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Which tool does a black smith uses

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Do you mean a traditional blacksmith? Common tools a blacksmith uses:

Essential tools
- Forge (coal, charcoal, or gas): creates the high heat to make metal malleable.
- Anvil: a hardened steel block used as a work surface and forming tool.
- Hammers (cross-peen, rounding, ball-peen, sledge): shape and form hot metal.
- Tongs: hold and manipulate hot workpieces.
- Fuel/air delivery (bellows or blower): controls the fire’s temperature.
- Quenching tank (water or oil): cools and hardens metal.

Hand tools and accessories
- Hardy tools and pritchel (anvil-mounted tools): cutting, punching, forming.
- Chisels, punches, and drifts: cutting, making holes, sizing.
- Fullers and swages: make grooves and shapes.
- Files and rasps: clean and finish.
- Wire brush and grinder: clean scale and refine shapes.
- Vice and bending forks: hold and bend stock.

Power/modern tools (optional)
- Power hammer or hydraulic press, belt grinder, drill press: speed and precision for larger or more complex work.

Safety gear
- Leather apron, heat-resistant gloves, safety glasses/face shield, hearing protection, proper ventilation.

If you want, I can suggest a basic starter kit (specific models/brands) for beginners or explain how each tool is used step-by-step.