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=====Description=====
=====Description=====


A '''Grooving Iron''' or '''Hand Groover''' is used to lock together an interlocking '''[[Seam Joint]]''' as used in '''[[:Category:Sheet Metalwork|Tinsmithing]]''' and other forms of sheet metalworking.  
A '''Grooving Iron''' or '''Hand Groover''' is used to lock together an interlocking '''[[Grooved Seam Joint|Seam Joint]]''' as used in '''[[:Category:Sheet Metalwork|Tinsmithing]]''' and other forms of sheet metalworking.  




=====Features and Uses=====
=====Features and Uses=====


a '''[[Sean Joint|Grooved Seam Joint]]''' is one of the most widely used methods for joining light and medium-gauge sheet metal. Choose a '''Grooving Iron''' slightly wider than the joint seam. The interlocking seam is supported on a '''[[Bench Block]]''', '''[[Blacksmith's Anvil]]''' or '''[[Mandrel Stake]]'''. The  '''Grooving Iron''' is placed over it and struck sharply with a hammer to lock the seam.   
A '''[[Grooved Seam Joint]]''' is one of the most widely used methods for joining light and medium-gauge sheet metal. Choose a '''Grooving Iron''' slightly wider than the joint seam. The interlocking seam is supported on a '''[[Bench Block]]''', '''[[Blacksmith's Anvil]]''' or '''[[Mandrel Stake]]'''. The  '''Grooving Iron''' is placed over it and struck sharply with a hammer to lock the seam.   




[[Category:Punches]]
[[Category:Punches]]
[[Category:Sheet Metalwork]]
[[Category:Sheet Metalwork]]

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Description

A Grooving Iron or Hand Groover is used to lock together an interlocking Seam Joint as used in Tinsmithing and other forms of sheet metalworking.


Features and Uses

A Grooved Seam Joint is one of the most widely used methods for joining light and medium-gauge sheet metal. Choose a Grooving Iron slightly wider than the joint seam. The interlocking seam is supported on a Bench Block, Blacksmith's Anvil or Mandrel Stake. The Grooving Iron is placed over it and struck sharply with a hammer to lock the seam.