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BOTTOM SWAGE

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Material
METAL-STEEL;
Description
This bottom swage has a square steel head with a deep 1cm 'V' groove in center. The 7.5cm long squared extension fits in the hardie hole on the anvil.
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Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
Sub-Category
METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Description
This bottom swage has a square steel head with a deep 1cm 'V' groove in center. The 7.5cm long squared extension fits in the hardie hole on the anvil.
History Of Use
Bottom swage is a blacksmith molding tool used with a top swage. The bottom swage fits in the hardie hole in the anvil . The top swage is handled and fits over it, then it is hammered to form and shape hot metal.
Material
METAL-STEEL;
Width
6.5
Length
10.5
Depth
6
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1995.0051.0001
Type of Record
Museum Artifact
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