[TheForge] Hints for blacksmiths and horseshoers

[Dan Rathburn]

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Subject: [TheForge] Hints for blacksmiths and horseshoers


> From the book "Modern Blacksmithing" by Holstrom 1904:
> 
> 1) Don't lose your temper or hit the horse with your hammer
> 2)Don't run down your competitor
> 3)Don't smoke while shoeing
> 4)Don't imbibe in the shop
> 5)Don't run outdoors while sweaty
> 6)Don't know it all
> 7)Take a bath once a week
> 
> "This done the craft will be elevated, and the man respected."
> 
> 
> Sounds like good advice to me.
> T. Clark
> Mountain, WI
> 
> 
> 
I figger that #7 may be to often and waste of water

Dan Rathburn ( per 1830's)
Elgin, IL USA