Fig. 2862.

Fig. 2863.

For large hand-made forgings the swage block, such as in [Fig. 2863], is employed, s representing a stand for the block, whose dimensions are larger than the block, so that the latter may be rested on its face in the stand when the holes are to be used.

Fig. 2864.

[Fig. 2864] represents a swage block mounted on bearers, so that it may be revolved to bring the necessary cavity uppermost.