SFC Snuffy Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 So I recently purchased this 2" top swage (and a not-quite matching bottom swage) from the scratch-and-dent section of a blacksmith supply website. I'm unlikely to need to swage material of this size in the next several years... Do you think I could rework it to be used as a flatter? Or anything else, for that matter. I'm open to suggestions. I'm just a hobbyist. I make hooks, nails, campfire tools, etc. I share a forge with, and assist, a bladesmith and a large flatter *could* be useful. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Looking at it I don't see why you couldn't forge and convert it to a flatter. The "seams" do give me pause, but you could spark test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I use one like that to start the curl on my rasptlesnakes. Of course I have several anvils that have 1.5" hardy holes and so easy to convert a top tool to a bottom tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Snuffy Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 There seems to be evidence that there are two disparate pieces welded together, though the weld looks somewhat unusual to me. On the other hand, I'm not a welder so that probably isn't really relevant. One edge of the face looks chipped, so I'm guessing it's more than mild steel. That surprises me a little, but I've never made or used a tool like this before. I've attached some more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I don't see why you couldn't turn it into a flatter. You could reforge the bottom one also. Have you thought about making it into a fuller for knife making? Lots of options. Just have to use your imagination. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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