[TheForge] Smithing Question

[Walter Mullett]

I've seen a vice grip hold down fitted to the hardy hole.  That looked like
it might work.  I can't use that setup because I use a bottom swedge in my
hardy hole when I do the center vein.  Therefore, I use the rod between my
leg method. 

I may try the spring setup because that will work with a swedge ... as long
as I have a spacer.  I don't really have trouble with the stock cooling too
soon but if I did, I think I would just pre-heat the swedge.

Walt

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Woolley
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 10:03 PM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TheForge] Smithing Question

Greetings,

I was making leaves the other day from 1/2" round stock.  Small ivy leaf
shape.  When it came time to vein, I used a helper stand to hold the work
across the anvil to use the hammer and veining tool without holding the
piece.  Although fairly stable, I found the piece jumping around a bit under
blows from a 3 lb hammer.  I've seen designs for spring type hold downs that
drape over the work on the anvil.  What are some of the common methods or
devices that some of you more experienced smiths are using?  Any good
reference material?  Thanks.

Regards,
Bill Woolley
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