[TheForge] hammer of the gods

[Ralph Douglass]

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> I found it much more satisfying to learn the craft as it was learned
> traditionally, using a striker when necessary.

> Chris

GRRRRRR!!!! This is one of my pet peeves! TRADITIONAL to WHAT? 1900,
1000, 1844, 2005?
Strikers were used when there was no source of power for a trip hammer
or other tools.
Smiths used what they had and would adopt new tools if it worked and
saved effort.
DO you use gas? or coal or charcoal. I mean really if you are going to
be doing stuff 'traditionally' shouldn't you also use the correct fuel.
Now lets talk about anvils? Is it the correct one for the tradition?

Boils down that while a pwr tool will not make you better it is a tool
that perhaps should have more time spent in learning.
Used correctly it can be safe and you can work longer ( less arm
fatigue) and safer.

Ralph
-- 
"Good is the enemy of Excellent. Talent is not necessary for Excellence.
Persistence is necessary for Excellence. And Persistence is a Decision."