Mark Ling Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Does anyone know the dimensions to use when forging a flatter? What stock size, size of face, size of striking end. I'll be using this flatter in the proces of forgeing hammers. Also if you could post a picture, so that I can decide if I like the design. Thanks! Littleblacksith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Shall we also tell you what vehicle to drive and what spouse to espouse? Or shall we say it depends totally on YOUR methods and preferences. e.g.: Since you will be striking it with a 250# powerhammer it needs to be stoutly built but can have a larger face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Since you are in Texas, and everything HAS to be bigger in Baha Oklahoma......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgeMan32 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 There are some videos on YouTube .one guy on here I think his name is tubbe abjorn or something like that has a good video on a flatter and tells the size stock he uses. But no one flatter is gona fit everybody's needs. Just for a little insight I think 1.5" to 2" round makes a size flatter I like. And the length doesn't matter you can trim the length down. Check out that video ,he uses a jig for upsetting and it makes a great looking shoulder on his flatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Making a flatter is alot of work. I use 2" stock and draw a taper from 1.5" to 1" at the struck end with the face being 2.5-3". Even easier and in some cases, better, is a set hammer (used like a flatter but made to isolate transitions) where all you need to do is punch an eye and taper the struck end. I use my set hammer in hammer making often. Flatters, not so much. They have their place but the face extending beyong the shank is not good for defining a corner as a set hammer is. I use 4150 for mine. Make it the size and style that will fit YOUR needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 11 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: what spouse to espouse Thomas is the same as X Spouse? 3 hours ago, John McPherson said: Since you are in Texas, and everything HAS to be bigger in Baha Oklahoma......... I like this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 10 hours ago, John McPherson said: Since you are in Texas, and everything HAS to be bigger in Baha Oklahoma......... i like how the description of it says "big flatter" fits it pretty good. that's a really simple idea that I like. 8 hours ago, ForgeMan32 said: There are some videos on YouTube .one guy on here I think his name is tubbe abjorn or something like that has a good video on a flatter and tells the size stock he uses. But no one flatter is gona fit everybody's needs. Just for a little insight I think 1.5" to 2" round makes a size flatter I like. And the length doesn't matter you can trim the length down. Check out that video ,he uses a jig for upsetting and it makes a great looking shoulder on his flatter thanks that video was very helpful! 7 hours ago, Crazy Ivan said: Making a flatter is alot of work. I use 2" stock and draw a taper from 1.5" to 1" at the struck end with the face being 2.5-3". Even easier and in some cases, better, is a set hammer (used like a flatter but made to isolate transitions) where all you need to do is punch an eye and taper the struck end. I use my set hammer in hammer making often. Flatters, not so much. They have their place but the face extending beyong the shank is not good for defining a corner as a set hammer is. I use 4150 for mine. Make it the size and style that will fit YOUR needs. I also like your dimensions you used. I guess ill just mix all of these ideas and come up with something that will fix my needs. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Baja Oklahoma? Oh you mean Easter Greater New Mexico. I have one really large flatter I picked up at a odd used tool store that is still waiting. for a hammer big enough to strike it effectively In general I try to hammer smoothly enough to not need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 On 3/12/2016 at 4:05 AM, John McPherson said: Since you are in Texas, and everything HAS to be bigger in Baha Oklahoma......... I see there's folk in Texas who rail against lumpy forgings. I'm not clear though, what's big about Texas, and . . . Oklahoma? Oh, OH I get it now! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud in PA Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Now I know what to do with an odd piece of RR track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 The small gauge stuff used in the mines around here for the carts might work well in a similar application. Need a little more snow gone and I can go exploring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Hmm I have some trolley rail dug out of a creek in Columbus Ohio...but I think the base is a bit thin for use with a heavy hammer or power hammer...stop by and I'd be happy to give you a section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank2 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I put hammer marks in mine so it doesnt look store bought. Edited January 29, 2022 by Mod30 Remove excessive quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I bet after 5 years Thomas can't even find his. I know I couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Out here we have mine rail and I know where some is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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