swage block
Metalworker's forming tool
A swage block is a heavy metal block with variously shaped holes, grooves, and depressions used in metalworking.
Blacksmiths and fabricators place hot metal against or into these forms, then hammer it to create curves, shoulders, or other shapes.
The block serves as a versatile shaping tool, complementing the flat surface of an anvil.
Anvil's square tool receptacle
- mandrelAxle for machining
- fullerSmithy's channeling implement
- flatterPraise to please
- punchStrike with fist
drift · tongs · hammer · chisel · vise · anvil · bolster · hold-down
Shaping heated metal; faking documents
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- shapingGiving something its form
- formingComing into existence
- bendingCurving from straight
punching · drifting · hot work · depression · groove · cavity · die · bolt head
Furnace for shaping metal
- smithyWorkshop for shaping metal
- ironworkObjects shaped from heated metal
- farrierOne who shoes horses
- bladesmithForges edged weapons professionally
striker · quenching · tempering · flux · scale · heat treatment · drawing out · upsetting
Soft, workable decorative metal
- tool steelHardened alloy for implements
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
hardy hole
Anvil's square tool receptacle
punch · drift · tongs · hammer · chisel · vise · anvil · bolster · hold-down
forging
Shaping heated metal; faking documents
bending · punching · drifting · hot work · depression · groove · cavity · die · bolt head · tenon
forge
Furnace for shaping metal
bladesmith · striker · quenching · tempering · flux · scale · heat treatment · drawing out · upsetting · scrollwork
wrought iron
Soft, workable decorative metal
- tool steelHardened alloy for implements
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- blacksmithinganvil, anvils, forge, forges, bellows
- metalworkingwelding, casting, forging, smithing, smelting
- Metalworking Machineslathe, mill, milling machine, drill press, grinder
- metalworking toolshammer, anvil, forge, tongs, bellows
- jewelry toolspliers, wire cutters, mandrels, loupe, jewelers loupe
- smithingforging, blacksmithing, hammering, hand forging, upsetting
swage blockcutting torch
Flame tool that severs metal
metal shears · angle grinder · plasma cutter · chisel · file
swage blockdelicate
Easily broken or harmed
fragile · flimsy · lightweight · breakable