[TheForge] Anvil Orientation (seriously)

[Justin Fellenz]

I *mostly* take it out, but sometimes you're using it
intermittently....

Good advice.

J
 
--- Phil <mobjak at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Oh, I see the problem now, you're using the wrong kind
> of anvil.
> 
> I started using a german pattern anvil about 5 or so
> years ago.  I don't care for london pattern anvils
> anymore.  I've never missed the step either.
> 
> You shouldn't leave the hardy in the hardy hole,
> unless you are going to use it.  When you're done with
> it, take it out.  I used to work with an old man who
> had started blacksmithing in the 1930's.  He was
> missing the little finger on his hammer hand.  You
> know why?  Cause he left the hardy in the hardy hole,
> and forgot it was there.
> --- Justin Fellenz <sunironworks at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Seriously, I keep the horn on the left (toward my
> > hammer) so when I
> > bring the work to the anvil with my right hand (I
> > kinda reach over the
> > anvil a bit) I dont snag the work or my knuckles on
> > the hardie I left
> > in there. And the hardie is right under my hammer on
> > the heel. I just
> > move over to the right to keep from hitting it.
> 
> 
> 
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