AlphaWolf Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 A bottom fuller and a hardy compared to a top fuller and a (top) chisel? Just wondering. - David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 For what? A fuller is for spreading and a hardie is usually for cutting, they are seperate tools and fullers usually come in pairs, a top tool and a bottom tool that mounts in the hardie hole. Are you going for versatility or purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaWolf Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just to clear things up a bit I ment top versus bottom I'm not asking about hardy versus fuller that's ridicilous since their different tools. - David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 A top tool is more precise because you can see exactly where you are putting it. But it's a third hand deal, you need a striker or to drop your tongs and hold the top tool while hitting. A bottom tool is held in place by the anvil so you can hold and hit by yourself. Trickier to be accurate because the stock is between the tool and your eyeball. Both have their place, that's why you see both used frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just to clear things up a bit I ment top versus bottom I'm not asking about hardy versus fuller that's ridicilous since their different tools. - David You know and I know they are different tools, but newcomers may not, so, best to clarify the situation, are you thinking seperate handled/rodded chisel and fullers for top tools, or a hand held chisel, and a fullering pein on a hammer? Each has their own place in the blacksmiths arsenal, and are useful in different circumstances, a lot comes down to personal preferances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 This will be easier for yoiu to answer when you decide wot you wish to forge. Some smiths may use both daily and others niether at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 There is no "best" tool in general That is why there are so many different tools to choose from ! The best tool is the one that gets the job done correctly and depending on the smith and his personal approach to solving the problem may not be the tool that someone else would use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaWolf Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 They both get the job done, but which one gets it done better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Depends on the "job" doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Along with the situation, the materials heat at the time of impact, the blows being struck, sizes of tooling, and the person using the tool, experience helps, all are integrated, At the end of the day its the smith's decision. as to what is best for them, even when advised, the advice can be ignored or doubted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm not asking about hardy versus fuller that's ridicilous since their different tools. - David Top and bottom tools are different tools, too. Which is to say, I think you've answered your own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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