Free Form Forging Dies

Free form forging dies includes dies with flat or radiused surfaces, including combination dies. These dies are used for drawing long round, square and flat tapers, spreading and fullering bar and plate, hand or spring swage work, necking, texturing and sculptural work. They are undoubtedly the most often used class of dies in the furniture, sculptural and architectural metal shop. The combination dies, with either 2 or 3 parts are extremely versatile. The double combination (SDC, LDC) is available in several sizes and configurations to suit the needs of the blacksmith: flat / fuller, flat / drawing and fuller / drawing. The triple combo (LTC) features sections of flat, drawing and fuller. It is outstanding for organic leaf and vine work, as well as general tapering. Bladesmiths making Damascus billets have found the wide flat dies (WFD) to work well because of their large surface area.

Large Double Combination (pair)

An excellent die for general purpose forging operations, including drawing out/tapering of square, rectangular and round stock. The radius section moves the material quickly and the flat side is useful for blocking in parallel sides, using set tools and flattening. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: LDC

Large Triple Combination (pair)

2.375 x 6.5":r1=4.00" r2=.375" An incredibly versatile die for the artist blacksmith. With all of the qualities of the double combo, plus the added 1.5" fuller for necking down on leaves or balls, fullering on curves and texturing. Great for vines and organic work. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: LTC

Large Drawing - Fuller Combination (pair)

2.375 x 6.5":r1=4:00" r2=.50" Divided into equal halves of 3.25" these dies are a tour de force of radius die forging. The larger radius is ideal for long tapers or rounding out stock. The small radius fuller provides for superior control in transitions, as well as texturing. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: LDF

Large Drawing Dies (pair)

2.375"x6.5"; r=4.00" A large surface area with a consistent radius makes fast work of tapering operations. Use on flat, round or square stock. These dies are especially useful for freehand forging of pipe and tubing. The radius can also be used for fullering and spreading. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: LDD

Standard Flat Dies (pair)

2.375 x 4.75" Very versatile dies are fully hardened throughout, making them adaptable by grinding without loss of hardness. Radius the edges, grind in a texture, modify the profile... the only limit is your imagination. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: SFD

Standard Double Combination (pair)

2.375 x 4.75"; r=4.00 For making the most out of your forging time combination dies can't be beat. The radius side draws material out quickly and the flat side keeps it in line. Also use the radius for spreading and the flat for toolwork. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: SDC

Standard Drawing - Fuller Combination (pair)

2.375 x 4.75":r1=4:00" r2=.50" Divided into equal halves of 2.375" these dies are a extemely handy for tapering and spreading. The larger radius is ideal for long tapers or rounding out stock. The small radius fuller provides for superior control in transitions, as well as texturing. These standard sized dies will fit all hammers. Select dovetail size when ordering. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: SDF

Standard Fuller - Flat Combination (pair)

2.375 x 4.75": r=.375" Sharp fuller is made for necking down at transitions, texturing and general fullering operations. By fullering the outside half of a flat bar a beautiful radius can be quickly and accurately turned. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: SFFC

Large Flat Dies (pair)

2.375 x 6.5" Absolutely essential for the bladesmith pattern welding large billets. As with the standard flat dies, these can become what you make them. With radiused edges they become West Coast drawing dies. Make your own special combinations! You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: LFD

Wide Flat Die (pair)

3.25" x 5.00" With more than 16 square inches of surface area, this die set makes an excellent choice for pattern welding billets, set tool work and texturing. Fully hardened and tempered to allow easy modifications. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: WFD

Two Way Fuller Die (pair)

1.25" x 4.75" r1=1.00", r2=8.00" Also known as crown dies, these are fantastic dies for working sheet, plate or flat bar with the power hammer. With the slight side to side radius the fuller doesn't dig into the work on the ends. Sculptors will find these dies indispensible. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: TWF

Special Sculpture Dies (pair)

2.375 x 2.375" Essentially these are giant ball peens, with convex surfaces. They can be used as a pair, offset, or with a flat bottom die to produce different effects in moving the metal. You may order dies from this website, however we will contact you for payment options.

Item #: SSD