#swageblock

Update on my new vise and stand. It’s actually fairly stunning how much better this works than what I had sat up previously. Everything is really sturdy and the vise itself grabs the work way better than my other vise. I’m doing a little work with some chisel and punches and I’m resetting way less than before...one happy camper here! #javosironworks #vicestand #vise #legvise #anvil #blacksmith #blacksmithingtools #swageblock #tools #chisel #workshop #steel #smithy #hammer #handmade #madeinminnesota #fabrication #metal #metalworking (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bAk8ngQzj/?igshid=vu6raftqtrj0

I love versatility of swageblocks they have so many different uses. Hot cutting stock yesterday... #blacksmith #swageblock #blacksmithing #toolsofthetrade #cheeseburger https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJiMJUDs8k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18fhkj92jrvgp

Small Swage block 😁 160mm ×160mm ×70mm #swageblock （在 中國遼寧省沈阳市） https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl7g_cUAtMM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wgpd02al59e6

@barter_rick @jessesavageblacksmith My simple little swage block stand. Some scraps of angle welded together and a spot for it to stand on edge. You can't tell from the photos but the legs are also flaired out at the bottom. Each leg is pointed out about 1.5" to give a little more stability. No complaints, it's been a great stand. #javosironworks #swage #stand #blacksmithingtools #swageblock #swage #blacksmith (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqfKdC9DRID/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=49lyl67a8mtw

Spent some time tweaking the geometry of these to to get them to match a little better. #javosironworks #blacksmithingtools #blacksmith #forged #blacksmithing #tools #swage #fuller #hardie #anvil #steel #swageblock #hammer #hamdmade #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsdGm9JDQRP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1toc2gcuv1gel

My good friends @cjdufton & @sunsetforgenj are getting a bunch of these swageblocks made up. They are great I had the chance to use one at their place. Super handy tool to have in a shop... If anyone is interested contact Cliff @cjdufton see details below .... 👇 First concept is a 2”x8”x13” block of steel with 12 precisely water jet cut holes-round and square ranging from .75” to 1.5” in .25” increments as well as a range of 4 rectangle holes. It also has a substantial flat area which could be used as a kind of striking anvil surface (priced at $550). Second concept is a slightly larger 2”x9”x13” block with 15 water jet holes-round and square ranging from .75” to 1.75” in .25” increments as well as a range of 4 rectangle holes and a 2.25” square hole, more of a true 21st century swage block (priced at $625). The obvious advantages of these blocks are they are easily repaired if damaged contrary to the nice big old caste blocks. The accurate holes will easily accommodate almost any hardy tool you may have or come across and tooling is easy to make with standard stock sizes. We already have some simple bolster plate add ons to add smaller holes for punching, drifting, etc. Possible the best part is the blocks fit in a flat rate box and can ship within the US for 14$! #blacksmith #swageblock #fabricator #metalsmith #drifter #toolsofthetrade #anvil #forging #metalart #welder #blacksmithing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4M2JKj1rW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bsjf1pmri756

Finally got around to heat treating some of the tools I've been working on lately. Little bit of everything oil, water and air and a absolute mess- #javosironworks #blacksmithingtools #blacksmithing #forged #anvil #swageblock #hardie #flatter #steel #heattreat #madeinminnesota #handmade (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnV-U7fg_IH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ud0m95pbp1hk

Super amazing time yesterday forging with these 2 blacksmith rock stars @sunsetforgenj @ @cjdufton #sunsetforge #blacksmith #swageblock #bandpractice #steakandcheese (at Sunset Forge NJ)