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Started by Nebraska Cowman, October 29, 2011, 08:00:07 AM

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Nebraska Cowman

October 29, 2011, 08:00:07 AM
This was posted over on YT. 45 lbs. what in the world is it?????


Branson

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October 29, 2011, 08:23:07 AM
What a monster!

It's a blacksmith made specialty tool, a kind of cross between a top swage and a flatter.  Only those who used the thing could tell you exactly what it was for, probably.  It was held in place on the work, and struck by a second man. 

johnsironsanctuary

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October 29, 2011, 10:19:28 AM
Probably used for shaping heavy hot stuff like boiler smokeboxes.
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Stoney

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November 06, 2011, 04:57:58 PM
Does it have any markings?
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Branson

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November 07, 2011, 08:03:55 AM
Quote from: Stoney on November 06, 2011, 04:57:58 PM
Does it have any markings?

I'll bet it doesn't have any markings.

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November 07, 2011, 01:10:08 PM
Holy cow, I'm pretty sure you called the MAN that used it Mr.
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