Snarling Iron
From DT Online
Description
Snarling is a process used to hammer out tall Raised forms or narrow-necked objects from the inside by striking the neck of a Snarling Iron held in a vice causing it to vibrate against the inside of the vessel.
Features and Uses
Snarling Irons can be self-made simply by bending a length of 12mm square bar at one end and drilling through to accept a round-headed Coach Bolt, for example, at the other.
- 12oz Hammers (0.45kg) are a good useful size for general work in Design and Technology.
- Larger 2lb hammers (1kg) are used for heavier work such as Blacksmithing for example.
- Smaller hammers (e.g. 4oz and 8oz) are suitable for jewellery work and model engineering applications.
- Brick Hammers between 1lb and 1.5lb weight (450g to 700g) are suitable for school use and are available also with a Scutch Comb Chisel at one end which can be used for shaping brick and masonry.
- A 2lb Lump Hammer (0.9kg) is a good useful size for general work in Design and Technology and home maintenance tasks.
- 2lb to 4lb Sledge Hammers (1-2kg) are a suitable size for general forge-work in Design and Technology since hammers heavier than 4lb would be difficult for students to use.
 
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Blacksmiths Hammers
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Brick Hammer
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Claw Hammer
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Cross Pein Hammer
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Lump (or Club) Hammer
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Pin Hammer
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Sledge Hammer
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