PROJECTS IN BLACKSMITHING 



217 



stock of the wagon wrench with prick-punch or hardie before 

 heating to make either bend over the edge of the anvil. 



FIG. 214. The handle of the 

 wrench prepared. 



FIG. 215. The pieces ready 

 for welding. 



189. Welded Clevis. The drawings for this projectshow 

 in detail the succeeding steps in forming one end of the clevis. 

 The offset at C, Fig. 216, should be made by striking light 



blows just over the edge 

 of the anvil with the peen 



FIG. 216. Operations in making 

 welded clevis. 



FIG. 217. Bending iron 

 for welded clevis. 



of the hammer 1-1/2" from the end of the stock. The form 

 shown at E, Fig. 216, is made over the end of the horn of the 

 anvil, as shown at D, Fig. 217. When the 

 ring for the end is nearly completed, the 

 stock should be reversed on the horn, 

 placed over the end and rounded up care- 

 fully with the hammer, leaving the joint to 

 be welded in perfect condition. One end 

 of the clevis should be welded before the 

 other is formed. Before taking the welding 



FIG. 218. Dipping 

 iron in water pre- 

 paratory to weld- 



