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Eric W.

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    Unwanted twist in taper

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    Good afternoon.  I have been practicing the ABANA taper lesson and wanted to change it up a bit so I figured I could go to octagon after I had my 3 inch square.  When I start to forge the corners down, a twist is imparted.  I am sure I am doing something wrong, but can’t find anything online saying why the twist is happening I even use the “site:iforgeiron.com” search string.  I am heating up to a bright orange heat, using slot tongs to hold the 1/2 inch square bar.  I am using a proper anvil and a Hofi style hammer.  Any tips or ideas that you could give?

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