Sink iron

Die irons are tools for machining blanks in the forging industry. This is - especially in the coppersmith's shop - an anvil that is provided with grooves. Among other things, it is used to decorate thin copper sheets.

Individual evidence

↑ Jacobsson, JKG; Rosenthal, GE; Hartwig, OL: Technological dictionary, or alphabetic explanation of all useful mechanical arts, manufacturers, factories and craftsmen, as well as all work dabey occurring, instruments, tools and technical terms, by their nature and true Gebrauche: from jewelry to Z . Friedrich Nicolai [printer], Berlin and Stettin 1784.

[1] Jacobsson, JKG; Rosenthal, GE; Hartwig, OL: Technological dictionary, or alphabetic explanation of all useful mechanical arts, manufacturers, factories and craftsmen, as well as all work dabey occurring, instruments, tools and technical terms, by their nature and true Gebrauche: from jewelry to Z . Friedrich Nicolai [printer], Berlin and Stettin 1784.