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The operator must at all times keep his tools in good order 

 and near at hand. The hammer to be used may well be laid 

 in position on the anvil (Fig. 172) to be grasped by the right 



FIG. 180. Stove poker. 



hand immediately when the iron taken from the forge reaches 

 the anvil. The tongs may be laid on the top of the forge at 

 TOOL HOLE ? FACE -? MORN 



HEEL 



FIG. 181. Anvil and block. 



the left side of the fire, so that they may be handled by the 

 left hand in removing the iron from the fire. 

 Working Instructions for the Gate Hook: 



Stock: One piece of 1/4" round wrought iron 10" long. 

 176. Bending Iron. Place one end of the rod in the 



