[TheForge] hammer of the gods

[Jim Pigott]

When asked about 'preserving traditional techniques' and using modern tools my
response is "We do this in the spirit of traditional blacksmiths, if they
would have had 'em they'd used 'em".
:)
Jim

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-----Original Message-----
From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ralph Douglass
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:48 AM
To: Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: Re: [TheForge] hammer of the gods

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