I found an old swage Block but all the holes in it are round, none of them are square.

Is that unusual & is it something I should be concerned with.

Its 2.75” thick , 75-80lbs & $150

Would it be worth it at $2 per lbs even without the square Hardy’s?

Condition is fair to good. Needs cleaned up but nothing broken.

I know, I should have taken a pic but I’m considering stopping back by.

Opinions needed.

What would you use a swage block to do in your shop?

Are most of the holes in a swage block larger than the normal stock you use anyway?  When was the last time you forged 2 inch square, or needed a large round tenon?

Photos of the block would help.

For my use it’s the concave shapes on the edge that I’d be using most and at that price it’s equal to buying 3.5 hardy tools with a few of those shapes.

But it’ll take up more space than hardy tools.... I’m kinda stumped.

If you have use for it, then go for it.

Speaking of stumped, you ever make a divot in the end grain of a wooden stump?  Makes a negative bottom tool with many uses. 

Good Morning Biker,

There is no such thing as a Swage Block that will do everything. I have a few and flip them around as needed. If you are doing the same thing, a lot, you can make your own Swage Block with a scrap from under the cutting table. There is no rule that it "has to be" a certain dimension or grade of steel. There are quite a few places that cut odd shapes, which leaves behind 'odd shaped' drops.

Don't create "the Box" that might curtail your imagination and vision. The Journey has no 'Time Line'.

Neil

Here it is.

I suppose I could do worse for $150

 

 

 

Well it turned out to weight 102lbs.

$1.47 per pound.

3”x12”x12”

And so the clean up begins