: Often made from high-carbon steel like coil springs . The Process : Heat : Bring the steel to a bright yellow heat.
In metalworking, a "drift" is a tool used to enlarge or shape a punched hole to a specific dimension. : Often made from high-carbon steel like coil springs
: Work the piece from a square profile to an octagon and finally to a round or specific eye shape (like for an axe). : Often made from high-carbon steel like coil springs
: Forge a long taper at one end to enter the hole and a shorter taper at the other for striking. : Often made from high-carbon steel like coil springs