Michael Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Picked up at an estate sale this weekend, no other smithing tools save a couple of big coil springs. My first thought was 'creasing tool', the end seems abused, skates the file right off. For forging a decorative groove on hot metal, maybe collars? Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shimanek Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 For decorative parallel lines; I have made a couple of these in different sizes. Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Looks like a tool for setting the bands on wooden kegs or barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm with Mike on this one, I have seen them in use and recognized it right off, alas, I don't know the correct name of it. But I don't see why it couldn't be used for decorative work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkunkler Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm with Mike on this one, I have seen them in use and recognized it right off, alas, I don't know the correct name of it. But I don't see why it couldn't be used for decorative work. A hoop driver is what I've heard them called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yeah, barrel tool from driving hoops was my first thought, but I've not seen one of those handled like a set tool. Tool is too hard to file without annealing. Next time I fire up the forge I'll anneal it, file it back into shape and give it a shot. Double decorative lines, have to think about where on my work that would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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