Index to Blacksmith Notes for Making a Latch

Beginning the forging
Notes on stock size and fullering distances.

Finishing the top cusp and cutting the slot
Notes on the drift size, bolster and slot layout.

Forging the grip
Note on grip length.

Final forging of the cusps and filing the latch grip
Drawing of bean and heart cusps; information about vise tool for use in filing.

Shaping the latch grip
Information about flattening the cusp.

Assembling the latch
Notes on how to make a thumber; tips on assembling latches.

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