[TheForge] Flatter vs. set hammer

[Dan Tull]

Both are "set " tools as in struck w/ sledge.
Working surface of the flatter is the face, and most flatters will have a 
flangeed face.
Working surface of a set down tool is the corner and side to make a 
shoulder. Corners may be crisp or radiused.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harry" <iowaharry at fastmail.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 6:33 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Flatter vs. set hammer


> Hi all,
>
>  First time decloaking. I have been reading your messages for some time
>  now and I now have a question to pose to you folks. I don't see a
>  whole lot of difference between a set hammer and a flatter. And does
>  one strike with these hammers or do you set it where you want it, then
>  whack it with another hammer?
>