This Is a Tool Every Blacksmith Needs!

Whether you're a novice or veteran blacksmith, you'll likely have need for a flatter at some point. A flatter is essentially a finishing tool, and is used to smooth out bumps and hammer marks on the finished iron. It's a rather unusual looking tool, with a square head that makes it look like a strangely shaped hammer. However, it's an important tool in its own right and one that can give your blacksmithing creations the finished, flawless look you want.

This tool can be a bit complex to fashion, but that doesn't mean you can't get it just right, even if you're not the world's most experienced blacksmith. In fact, we think what this tool needs is some patience and skill, and that it's something you can learn to make well. We even have a handy instructional explanation that gives the basics so you can better understand how a flatter works.

To learn how to make a flatter in your own workshop, please continue to Page (2) for the instructions.

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