DEERESMITH Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I got this tool at an auction, and I do not know if it is a blacksmithing tool or not. Can anyone name this tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Willis Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I have one simular to it I use for a center punch. Works good for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Murch Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 yes, or maybe a decorative dempler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Could be a handled bob punch or centre punch of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LITTLEJOHN Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Could it be used for a countersink for a flush surface after riveting ? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hmm... Looks like a hammer to me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Mulholland - Tetnum Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 handled punch of some sort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 RR spike hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 RR spike hammer? That's what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseRidge Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Appears to be of a size that would require a striker.... Perhaps a tenon drift tool..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 its a boiler makers tool, a chamfer punch for rivet holes, chamfering the edges slightly makes a stronger head as there is no sharp corner under the head to create stress and make the rivet head pop off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Right again. They come in various sizes too. I get a kick out of seeing them on Ebay with all sorts of weird names. They also get fire side chipping hammers labeled wrong too by often calling them cross peen/straight peen hammers. The good old days of steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERESMITH Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I was almost right, I had never seen one except in the old RR Roundhouse repair shop here, many years ago. Its actually a COUNTERSINK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Once again its Irn with the straight facts! Thanks Irn.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What would we do without you, Jr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 The Real Question is what to do with me. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Think we'll just have to keep ya! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I have a small one for less then 1/4" rivets. I use it for textures where I want a lot of small round depressions. I have only used it a couple of times for its intended purpose though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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