[TheForge] Re: [TheForge]Cold Hammering Stock

[Roger Olsen]

First off hammer it hot,  you will like the results much better,  do a test
piece of each.    If you have a power hammer of have a friend who does do it
that way with a texturing die.  Level as needed with a flatter tool under the
hammer, or treadle hammer if you have one,  if not on the anvil with a
flatter.    You also will have a stud every 16" to help with any
irregularities when you install.

Roger Olsen
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Ed Fasula wrote:

> I've been asked to hammer texture a 4" wide strap for a baseboard.  How do
> you hammer cold stock and keep it square?  It seems that even 1/4" thick
> strap would still want to walk.
>
> Ed
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