Set tool

A set tool is a blacksmithing tool meant to be struck by a hammer, either a sledge or power.^[1] Set tools are usually made with a handle to keep the smith a safe distance from the action. Set tools for the anvil, where they are struck with a sledgehammer, often have a wooden handle set into the head in the same way as a hammer. Set tools are sometimes handled by wrapping a thick wire handle around a groove in the body of the tool. Set tools to be used under a power hammer are much shorter than traditional set tools and the handle is usually arc welded on or forged integrally with the tool.

References

↑ McRaven, Charles (2005), The blacksmith's craft (2nd ed.), Storey Publishing, p. 31, ISBN 978-1-58017-593-7.

Metalworking

Smithing

Smiths	Blacksmith Bladesmith Coppersmith Goldsmith Gunsmith Locksmith Pewtersmith Silversmith Tinsmith

Processes	Forging Pattern welding Planishing Raising Sinking Swaging

Tools	Anvil Forge Fuller Hammer Hardy tools Pritchel Steam hammer Swage block Trip hammer

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