Capd323 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm pretty new to blacksmithing so as I read what people have posted on the forums I see words that I don't know and have never heard before. I was wondering if there was a place on the website or a different one that had a blacksmithing dictionary with all those words in it so i could find out what they all mean. Thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltpax Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 i think there was a thread or something on this site that was kind of like a blacksmith dictionary. Or i might have read it somewhere else. if i find it, i'll post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Knight's American Mechanical Dictionary has a ton of stuff that I consider real interesting, and even important. The 1881 edition is now online. Poke around and see what you can see. Enjoy.Knight's American Mechanical Dictionary 1881 Edition This site requires the DjVu plugin in order to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capd323 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 ok thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltpax Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 try anvilfire.com's glossary. couldnt get the link for some odd reason, but it would be good if you need to look up specific words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 We had a blacksmithing dictionary/encyclopedia on IForgeIron and there was not enough interest or submissions to keep it alive. We may try again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 WAS google of any help with any of the words? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capd323 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I looked a few words up on google but it would be nice to have them in one place, I'll look at anvilfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kellough Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I tried the glossary at anvilfire and found nothing so what is the meaning of the terms mousehole and rathole? I saw them reading posts about anvil stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No, I think he's talking about technical terms like "doohickey" thingamabob' whachamacallit" and "framitz". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It must be a regional thing, as technical terms also include dofunny, thingamajig, oneofthose, youknowwhatiamtalkingabout, and the thingthatgoesthere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I tried the glossary at anvilfire and found nothing so what is the meaning of the terms mousehole and rathole? I saw them reading posts about anvil stands. Mousehole is an english brand of anvils made for a couple hundred years, wrought iron body, hard steel plate fire welded to the wrought iron body. High quality anvils. Rathole is an american brand of anvils, presently in production, cast ductile iron, if I remember correctly, also very high quality.It must be a regional thing, as technical terms also include dofunny, thingamajig, oneofthose, youknowwhatiamtalkingabout, and the thingthatgoesthere. Don't forget gosintas and comesoutas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kellough Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Mousehole is an english brand of anvils made for a couple hundred years, wrought iron body, hard steel plate fire welded to the wrought iron body. High quality anvils. Rathole is an american brand of anvils, presently in production, cast ductile iron, if I remember correctly, also very high quality. In that case, seems like they would qualify for inclusion in his glossary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 well on a conventional drilling rig a mouse hole is where you put the next joint of pipe to be added to the string, a rat hole is where you shuck the kelly back when not in use...although i don't think that is what you were asking about....jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kellough Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Of course! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Another way to find out tool names is to look at a suppliers catalog. Centaur Forge sells blacksmithing tools, and has a website. You can also peruse the websites that are found on the headers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashmire Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 so what is the meaning of the terms mousehole and rathole? well mousehole is a maker of anvil and anvil tools/accessories. now rathole im not familiar with that term... unless someone was bashing mousehole products which i dont believe for a min. they make quality stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kellough Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 well mousehole is a maker of anvil and anvil tools/accessories. now rathole im not familiar with that term... unless someone was bashing mousehole products which i dont believe for a min. they make quality stuff. Someone above said Rat Hole is an anvil.The Fontanini Anvil & Forge, formerly Rat Hole Forge.Copyrighted material removed and a link placed into the text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Forge Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Michael, A "Mouse hole" anvil is an actual brand name believe it or not! Here's a picture (not mine) I found on the web someplace. M&H Armitage Mouse Hole Forge, Sheffield England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medieval Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Go out and buy a copy of the Machinery's Handbook. You don't need a new one, in fact, an older edition may be preferable. There is a HUGE amount of information related to metal working, mechanics, welding, metal and alloys, processes, etc, etc. The book is not cheap but well worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) "Mouse Hole" is where I live, and "Rat Hole" is where down I pour my money. Edited September 13, 2009 by nakedanvil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobinbama Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Go out and buy a copy of the Machinery's Handbook. You don't need a new one, in fact, an older edition may be preferable. There is a HUGE amount of information related to metal working, mechanics, welding, metal and alloys, processes, etc, etc. The book is not cheap but well worth the cost. This is a great resource. Ebay has a good selection as well as Amazon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
territorialmillworks Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have several "doohickies", a couple of "thingamabobs' laying around somewhere but I've never seen or heard of a "framitz". Is that a German "whachamacallit" or a software virus? __________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The Machinist's handbook can usually be found pretty reasonably used-get on 5 or 10 years old-won't matter to have an older one for the most part. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfrick Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Mousehole = an anvil I would like to have. Rathole = a place you stash "valuable" items for use in the future (usually far and distant) that you want segregated from other "valuable" items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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