Fig. 121.—Steps in Making a Rod Strap.
After the bending, there may be required more or less labor with the flatter and sledge to square it up in proper shape. Then the ends can be cut off to equal lengths with the hack or hot cutter.
Fig. 122.—Steps in Making an Eccentric Jaw.
136. Eccentric Jaw.—A, [Fig. 122]. First form the depression c with the checking tool; then draw out the end d to the form e and punch a hole at f by using an oblong punch.
Then using the hack, carefully cut from both sides at the places indicated by the broken lines at f. Any fin remaining after the cutting can be removed with a hot cutter or the trimming chisel. The ends forming the jaw can be drawn to the proper size by the use of the yoke. The semicircular ends can also be cut by using the circular cutter, but these ends will require some trimming with a hot cutter, because all the work must be done from exterior sides.
137. Hand Lever.—A, [Fig. 123]. This illustrates and explains a simple method of stamping which may be extended or adjusted to suit a variety of forgings.
Fig. 123.—Steps in Making a Hand Lever.