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DESSOUS ETAMPE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
  • Metal Forging
CONT

Swages are forming and shaping tools ... Matched or paired swages are called top and bottom swages ... It is positioned [the top swage] over the metal in the bottom swage and struck with a sledge or a heavy hammer by the striker. Top and bottom swages are sometimes used separately. There are individual bottom swages to fit the hardy hole which do not have a corresponding top swage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
  • Forgeage
DEF

[...] étampe pour appuyer un objet rond pendant qu'on le martelle pour lui donner la forme voulue, ou pour donner une forme cylindrique à un objet plat.

CONT

Étampe inférieure. Accessoire qui s'insère dans l'œil de l'enclume et qui reçoit le métal rouge pour lui donner une forme. L'étampe est de forme cylindrique et elle est utilisée pour arrondir le fer.

OBS

Nom populaire : Dessous d'étampe.

Spanish

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