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'''Hollowing Blocks''' are often self-made as required but can also be purchased. | '''Hollowing Blocks''' are often self-made as required but can also be purchased. | ||
A similar block when '''[[:Category:Blacksmithing|Blacksmithing]]''' for example, is to placed a short length of suitable diameter steel tubing over an inverted convex punch ''(e.g. a '''[[:Category:Stakes|Stake]]''' perhaps)'', and pouring in molten [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] to create the block. | |||
Revision as of 09:12, 11 May 2017
Description
Hollowing Blocks can be made by carving or turning concave depressions into end grain of a suitable close-grained Hardwood to create a hollow into which sheet metal can be formed with a Bossing Mallet or Blocking Hammer for example.
Features and Uses
Hollowing Blocks are often self-made as required but can also be purchased.
A similar block when Blacksmithing for example, is to placed a short length of suitable diameter steel tubing over an inverted convex punch (e.g. a Stake perhaps), and pouring in molten Lead to create the block.
 
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