AZJohn Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I picked this up for $10 and figured it had something to do with smithing.......but it is much larger that anything I have seen before. It is approximately 8" long and the center area is about 3" square....I can get exact measurements after work if needed Any help is appreciated......thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Looks like a tinsmith stake to me or anvil hardy. I'm sure others will chime in with a more accurate description. In the meantime have you read this thread yet? https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/48833-read-this-first/ BTW Welcome to IFI that thread will help with using the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJohn Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, AZJohn said: Many photos removed 1 hour ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: more junk removed Thank you for the guidance......very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have a Pexto stake plate that has tapered rectangular opening in it. I was thinking a tin smithing stake as well. Note a hardy is a chisel used to cut steel. There are a lot of tools that can fit in an anvil's hardy hole but they are not an anvil hardy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 You're welcome, I think that thread I linked addresses excess quoting. Don't be offended if the mods edit your reply to delete the quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Greetings All, I do not think the taper would fit a Pexto plate... My guess is some kind of a locater or guide for a machine . What function would the machined flat be? Just this ol boys 2c. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I'll be at my Northern shop this weekend; stop by and we can try it against my pexto plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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