Swage Dies
Swage dies are used for producing specific shapes in the middle( BFD) or on the ends (BEF) of solid round or square bar. Many times 2 operations are necessary when using the dies: the first uses the swage or spindle die to forge the shape into the desired location on the stock. The second operation uses a combination die to taper the remaining bar to the required sizes. In a production situation this sequence is most efficiently carried out with a second hammer, allowing the same heat to be used for both operations. The wide taper flat combinations ( WTF, WTD), while not technically a spindle die, have proven themselves superior in producing 3” or shorter pyramid points or straight tapers. Process times of around 15 seconds per part in 1” square A36 have been maintained over periods of several hours.
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Wedge Taper Flat Combination (pair)
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3.25" x 5.00" 20° included angle Any angle may be specified on this combination die set. Use the angle side to forge the point, then block it with the flat side. Highly efficient for multiple short tapers of a specific angle. Not for general tapering.

Item #: WTF

Wide Wedge Taper Dies (pair)
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3.25" x 5.00" 20° included angle For two sided tapers or four sided pyramid points this die set produces outstanding, repeatable results in mere seconds every time. Any angle may be specified to suit your custom requirements. Not for general tapering. 

Item #: WWTC

Ball Spindle Dies (pair)
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3.25 x 5.00" 1" ball in 1.25" round Be creative with your ballustrade spindles while making the perfect sphere everytime. Produces a beautiful faceted 1" ball with .5" round entries Other sizes are available - please inquire.

Item #: BSD

Stake Insert Die (one die, includes one blank stake)
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2.375 x 4.75" This die can be used either as a top or bottom die. The .75" hole accepts fullering, veining or mushroom stakes up to 3" long. Blank stakes are available for customizing. Imagine the possibilities for moving metal with this set!

Item #: SID

Stake Insert Die Blank Stake (one stake)
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Blank Stake for use with Stake Insert Die (SID).

Item #: SIDBS

Ball End Finial Die (pair)
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2.375 x 4.75" 1" ball on 1" round Produces a perfect faceted 1" ball finial on the end of a 1" round bar. A turning post makes using this die set a snap. Other sizes are available - please inquire.

Item #: BEF