Object number
55/184
Description
A swage is a top and bottom tool to work hot metal into shape. This swage was used for rounding off bearing plates for wooden axles.
A swage is a top and bottom tool used by blacksmiths to work hot metal into shape, and swages are made in any form required. The bottom swage fits into a swage hole in the anvil and the top swage, held in a wire handle or shaft, is struck by a sledge hammer or hammer. This swage was used mainly for rounding off bearing plates for wooden axles.
Physical description
1 swage: metal
Production date
1900
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