Hot Blade Straightener

[nc_cooter]

I have been using cheap wood mallets to do the final straightening of hot blades when forging. The main problem is they are to light.
Been brain storming for a few months and here's what I come up with.
The materials I used were:
2"x2"x3/16" square tube 2" long
3/4"x9" sch 40 black pipe
3/4"x3/16"x2" flat stock
1/4"x1-1/2" lag bolt
1-5/8"sq oak leg (Lowes) 16" long (makes 4 heads)
Note, this hammer is not used to remove the banana curve on forged blade. I still use a big oak stick for that.
Thanks for looking.

 

[oldwolf]

Looks like a great idea to me. Hmm, I just happen to have some 2X2" tube from another project. Damn another project,

 

[bikermikearchery]

I like it! thanks for posting that one.

 

[blindhogg]

Thats a great idea, Now to raid my scrap pile to make me one.
Chris

 

[Shawn fu]

Very cool :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[butchesforge]

I like it Mike easily replaced wood inserts:thumbup::thumbup:Regards Butch

 

[Stuart Willis]

Good idea Mike. I will have me one of them.

 

[T Blade]

Very good idea Mike, easy, quick construction :thumbup:

 

[nc_cooter]

Thanks for the comments. It was very easy to build. For me, the best part is you can get 4 heads from one leg for less than $5.