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HAND - FORGING
of well burned coke on the forge to be used in taking the heat. For example, to weld two pieces of 1-in. round iron, the pieces should be upset on the ends and scarfed by hammering them back with the hand hammer, as shown in Fig. 22. The piece is then turned over onto the side of anvil and
Fig. 23. Hammering the Steps
Fig. 24. Drawing to a Point
Fig. 25. Laying Heated Ends Together
Hand Forging by Thomas F. Googerty