Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil (SOFA) Blacksmith Association

D R . C H A R L E S B E C K E R
Oxford, Michigan
www.whitehorseforge.com

TRIVET (CONTINUED)
(a Pete Bennett design)

completed trivet foot

tenon - measure 5-1/2" from center of hole

draw out the end...

make 3/8" tenon

square shoulder using monkey tool

finished tenon
(note: to keep tenon from splitting when peening,
grind edges to a 45-degree angle)

assembly - secure all three pieces together for final assembly

heat end of tenon and peen over to make button-head

finished trivet