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The Fly Press

The fly press is a simple screw-press driven by  the power of the inclined plane.  Rotating the weighted handle exerts a constant yet powerful force to the working surface.  

This solid 2" x  4" bar is being bent across its width - a very difficult technique.  The use of custom tooling allows the blacksmith to create unique yet near-identical shapes. 


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