Bill D
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2004
- Location
- Modesto, CA USA
I have never really done any work with a chisel in iron or any other metal. I understand the concept of scraping precision surfaces. My question is before machine tools where iron workers, clock makers etc, supposed to shape metal with hammer and chisel while cold. Could you cut a keyway with a chisel, cut gear teeth etc. Similar to a shaper(which we are not allowed to discuss here) but hand power for each stroke. Similar to wood working?
I have even done simple forging with hot iron and a chisel to split it into a fork etc. Not really cutting it but pushing it into a new shape with no loss of material.
Bill D
I have even done simple forging with hot iron and a chisel to split it into a fork etc. Not really cutting it but pushing it into a new shape with no loss of material.
Bill D