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They are not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempering_%28metallurgy%29 '''Hardened and Tempered'''] since this would be ‘drawn’ by the heat from the metal. They are normally struck with a '''[[:Category:Hammers|Sledgehammer]]''' or the smaller '''[[:Category:Hammers|Lump Hammer]]''' | They are not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempering_%28metallurgy%29 '''Hardened and Tempered'''] since this would be ‘drawn’ by the heat from the metal. They are normally struck with a '''[[:Category:Hammers|Sledgehammer]]''' or the smaller '''[[:Category:Hammers|Lump Hammer]]''' | ||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmiths'''] often make their own tools from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel Steel] ''(originally [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrought_iron Wrought Iron])'' by heating it to red heat on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forge '''Forge'''] such that the steel becomes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ductility '''Malleable'''] enough to be formed into the shapes required. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmiths'''] often make their own tools from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel Steel] ''(originally [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrought_iron Wrought Iron])'' by heating it to red heat on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forge '''Forge'''] such that the steel becomes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ductility '''Malleable'''] enough to be formed into the shapes required. | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 14 May 2016
Description
Hot Punches are used by Blacksmiths and Farriers to punch holes in hot metal whilst it is being Forged.
Features and Uses
They are not Hardened and Tempered since this would be ‘drawn’ by the heat from the metal. They are normally struck with a Sledgehammer or the smaller Lump Hammer
DT Online Buyers' Guide
- Blacksmiths often make their own tools from Steel (originally Wrought Iron) by heating it to red heat on a Forge such that the steel becomes Malleable enough to be formed into the shapes required.
