: Perform a "midbar upset" to thicken the section where the hole will be.
: Forge a long taper at one end to enter the hole and a shorter taper at the other for striking. : Perform a "midbar upset" to thicken the
Watch the step-by-step process of forging a tool-steel drift: : Perform a "midbar upset" to thicken the
In metalworking, a "drift" is a tool used to enlarge or shape a punched hole to a specific dimension. : Perform a "midbar upset" to thicken the
: Often made from high-carbon steel like coil springs . The Process : Heat : Bring the steel to a bright yellow heat.