Blacksmith, Knifemakers Tomahawk Ax and Mouse Hammer Drift; 2 piece set

Description

These drifts are used to form (drift) the hole needed to handle hand made hammers, axes, tomahawks etc.
Both the ax and hammer drift are approximately 11" long.
The Tomahawk drift tool measures 5/8 x 3/4 at the small end and tapers a tear drop shape and 5/8 x 1 1/4 at the large end.
The oval mouse ax drift tool measures 5/8 x 3/8 at the small end and tapers up to 5/8 x 3/4 at the large end.
The tools are made of tough 60/45 ductile iron.
These castings have been produced for many years and have proven to be very reliable and useful. I have several different products for sale that are used in the trade of blacksmithing, so please look for my other auctions. All tools are new and in very good condition.
Made in the USA exclusively for Iron Mountain Forge!
The process used by most smiths is to drill a series of small holes close together in the center of the workpiece to be drifted.
Once the holes are drilled heat, the item and use a cold chisel or similar tool to split the piece.
Once split, heat the piece again and drive the drift through the hole.
Tap the sides of the workpiece while continuing to drive the drift into the workpiece until the drift hole gets to the desired measurement.
The process of heating may be needed several times to get the desired shape.
High shipping volumes are causing some delays at USPS. Please allow extra time.
USPS seems to be prioritizing shipments in order to get as many as possible
delivered
by Christmas. Shipments, often,  not getting an
origin
acceptance scan for up to a week. If after 10 days domestically, your package still has not arrived, let us know and we will run a tracer.
Merry Christmas to all from Iron Mountain Forge.