I spent this morning using traditional blacksmithing tools from the 1800's to forge plates of bronze, and mild steel. I didn't realize how many people you need to forge planar material; 1 or 2 maneuver it, one to hold the shaping hammer, and one to wield the sledge hammer. We forged similar leaves that my teacher made...they were already all cut and dressed so it made it easy:
Here is his website: http://www.douglassenft.com/




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