[TheForge] A small project, questions from a new hammer.

Sun Jun 23 16:59:00 2002

        That's the lesson you learn in not hitting cold iron.   :-)

Ralph Sproul - Bear Hill Blacksmith
Webster, NH


----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Whiteson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] A small project, questions from a new hammer.


>
> >
> > > OK, FWIW- standard working height for an anvil is to have the face
level
> > > with where your knuckles hit with a closed fist. This is because
that's
> > just
> > > about the ideal spot for max power and accuracy at the end of your
swing.
> > > fficulty moving them around as necessary (150 +), ...
>
>
> I always wondered if "knuckle height"  was just a euphemism for "crotch
> height"  being as many smiths like to grip the work between their legs
when
> they need both hands.   It's wonder more smiths don't sing in boys choir.
>
> :)
>
> Adam
>
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