3.A04 | Fall 2008 | Undergraduate

Modern Blacksmithing and Physical Metallurgy

Forging

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A wire brush removes iron oxide (scale) and other debris from the workpiece before it goes back into the fire. The wire brush wheel is useful for removing iron oxide from finished pieces, for a cleaner surface finish. One way to cut metal to length, either before or after forging one end, is with a hacksaw.

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