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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 '''[[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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:30, 22 July 2017
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.