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should the handles on set tools be loose or wedged

4,468 views · Published 3 May 2018 · 7:28 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: Black Bear Forge · 2018 · Education

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Often you will see a smith using handled tools or set tools such as hot cuts, flatters, swedges or fullers with handles that are not wedged in.  Lets take a look at why that may be a good idea.

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