18th century armorer's shaping stake - photo

[Altair]

18th century German armorer's shaping stake.




Previously:

Southern German pattern anvil - video
17th century Italian shingling hammer - photo
16th century bronze hammer - photo
Pipe handle blacksmith's tongs - video
Small anvil hardy shear - video

[NortonDommi]

It would be fascinating to watch some of these Tradesmen at work. I once got the chance to watch an engraver who had done his time at some top gun houses in London engrave a motorcycle case for a friend. After sketching the design with a pencil he got stuck in and I was amazed at how fast he was. Watching a Tinsmith at work is similar. My very best efforts, the results of much labour would be laughed at.