Black Smith - Draw plates and hammers is a photograph by Mike Savad which was uploaded on July 20th, 2012.
Black Smith - Draw plates and hammers
On the left are devices known as draw plates. These devices are used to make a thick rod into a long thinner rod. The rod is forced through... more
by Mike Savad
Title
Black Smith - Draw plates and hammers
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Hdr Photography
Description
On the left are devices known as draw plates. These devices are used to make a thick rod into a long thinner rod. The rod is forced through progressively smaller and smaller holes until you get what you want. These are meant for a blacksmith primarily. The devices on the right are known in the trade as hammers. Hammers are used to pound things. It was quickly learned that pounding metal with your bare hands, especially hot metal wasn't as effective as using a hammer. Blacksmiths probably have the largest variety of hammers known in the building trades.
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July 20th, 2012
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Comments (4)
Kathleen K Parker
Historically informative plus so beautifully composed, this image pleases me very much, Mike. KK :).
Don Wright
This is still another bit of your work that, as usual, is right on top of the pile. Great job. f/v