Swage or Swedge blocks what are they and where do you find them

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6 жыл бұрын

As a companion to an anvil the swedge or swage block is a useful forming tool. Made from cast ductile iron for durability these handy tools have a collection of useful depressions and hollow shapes for forming.
A nice small swage block is available through the Saltfork Craftsmen
www.saltforkcraftsmen.org/swa...
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The following list provides just a few resources to help you find supplies and equipment for blacksmithing.
www.piehtoolco.com/
www.centaurforge.com/
www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
www.blacksmithbolt.com/
www.oldworldanvils.com/
www.nimbaanvils.com/
www.abana.org/
www.mcmaster.com
kensironstore.com/
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@jensdavidsen4557 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love seeing KZfaq blacksmiths referencing, recommending, and supporting other KZfaq blackamiths - genuine community

@steveziga56 Жыл бұрын

I just totally got your "duct tape them red green fashioned" comment!!! Very nice to pull out that reference!!! I remember seeing that show on UHF of I got my antennas just right!

@darwindemartelaere3195 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Red Green reference, still watch the shows on KZfaq.

@edweirdmassey 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel. Being Canadian I love the reference to Red Green!

@Grizz0220 3 жыл бұрын

Holland Anvil also makes swage blocks, very good quality ones

@garsonprice3441 Жыл бұрын

You've answered all my swage block questions and I didn't even have to ask. Salute! 👍

@starforged 2 жыл бұрын

I have a small hoist that's fit in my trucks receiver hitch. I put receiver hitches on my benches an equipment that require lifting heavy parts like my lathe. This hoist is about 2 1/2 feet high with a boat winch on top for lifting which is removable. I also use these receiver hitches to hold vices and other tools. On the receiver hitch I weld a nut diagonal so I press the hich in the corner so it won't wiggle. Very handy and it saves your back. Thank you as always for a great well explained video.

@TheOldaz1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice history there, thanks John.

@ztheblacksmith 3 жыл бұрын

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@hunterlewis8303 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was having a very hard time finding an affordable swage block.

@timvallier9701 4 жыл бұрын

love the Red Green reference!

@Biggsy8324 3 жыл бұрын

So, I have been blacksmithing for a few years now as a hobby. Started on a piece of railway track. I haven't charged anyone for anything I have made them mostly it's a trade or I am paid with the experience. Over the past 6 months my shop is growing at a rapid rate. It seems almost weekly I'm getting texts or calls with steals of deals on smithing equipment. I'm picking up a 24x24 swage block with original stand for 100 bucks this week. It makes me think of a video you (John) posted on "how much should you charge for your work". I feel as though I'm getting paid 10 times over with the connections I'm making and awesome deals on these expensive tools. I'll be getting my third anvil soon for FREE....FREE!

@alansloas777 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Swedge blocks are definately on my "must have" list. Thanks!

@danceswithaardvarks3284 3 жыл бұрын

Found your channel researching an old (1930s likely) blacksmith made jewellers anvil/stake and anvil/swage block. Found them with some other jewellers anvils and tools that were thrown out as scrap. I am really enjoying your content thanks.

@bentoombs 6 жыл бұрын

You found my fuzzy spot. I love me a good swage block

@skapur 6 жыл бұрын

One of the vendors at Factory Antique Mall in Verona, Virginia off I-81 exit 227 usually has a few used swage blocks. Availability, quality and price varies but last time I was there they had about five of them of different sizes and in decent shape. They were certainly much less expensive than the one at Centaur Forge.

@SalMan-jk6gf Жыл бұрын

Love the Red Green reference!

@stevenlarsen1691 3 жыл бұрын

I made my swedge block stand similar to yours. I made mine so no mater the possition the top is always the heighth of the anvil. This is handy as a rest parts from the anvil to the swedge. To lift my swedge I have installed receiver hitches on benches and racks. I made a hoist to fit in my receiver hitches from my swedge block to lathe and also is handy on my truck. Next time you are in Salt lake you are welcome at my shop.