geezer
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And...another item that anyone can make. "Sad Irons" are now common in junk shops and antique stores. They come in many sizes. Removing the fastening plate device for the handle leaves a nice heavy bench anvil. It was attached by the two large holes. Drill holes and divots to allow removing pins and peening. Drill up from the bottom with a larger diameter than the hole to within 5mm or 3/16ths1/4th inch of the surface. That allows the pins to drop
free rather than bind in the holes. A disk sander or belt sander can do the job. Finish with a fins wet paper and oil or buff to your satisfaction.
A few of the guys have made or won them and some still us them. A rolled/ curved edge on one end and side can reduce dings on scales.
~Richard
free rather than bind in the holes. A disk sander or belt sander can do the job. Finish with a fins wet paper and oil or buff to your satisfaction.
A few of the guys have made or won them and some still us them. A rolled/ curved edge on one end and side can reduce dings on scales.
~Richard