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Actions	swage block Remove from selection Add to selection Object number1984.248 Titleswage block Descriptionswage block; large, heavy block of cast iron or steel used in smithing, with variously-sized holes in its face and usually with forms on the sides. The through-holes are of various shapes and sizes and are used to hold, support or back up a hot bar of metal for further shaping. Operations performed on a swage block include but are not limited to bending, cutting, punching and forming. Object nameblock, swage Object category4.432

Object number1984.248

Titleswage block

Descriptionswage block; large, heavy block of cast iron or steel used in smithing, with variously-sized holes in its face and usually with forms on the sides. The through-holes are of various shapes and sizes and are used to hold, support or back up a hot bar of metal for further shaping. Operations performed on a swage block include but are not limited to bending, cutting, punching and forming.

Object nameblock, swage

Object category4.432

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