[TheForge] ABANA conference

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       I have found the chinese striker hammers, but what
was the other ones that    most people seamed to be using
for the demos?
   Thanks
   Martin
   
> >Toby Hickman talk power hammers--just for five minutes or
> so. I didn't >get up until lunch time. Not only is Toby a
> good demonstrator, but he >showed some pretty useful
> stuff. I've seen the like before, but somehow >his
>    presentation really helped me get the point of using
tools
> under the
> >hammer. He is really skilled--he made upsetting 3/8 x 4"
>    plate look >trivial. Toby feels very strongly that the
> hammer treadle should be >worked with the heel, putting
> your toes on the hammer foundation. The >muscle group is
> much stronger, your position is more stable, less >fatigue
> and more control. Not having tried it yet, it sure sounds
>    >reasonable. Quote: "You can finesse anything, but
there
> is no substitute
> >for power".
> Toby Hickman is a really neat guy, and a great asses to
> the CBA. If anyone gets the chance they should see one of
> his demos.
> 
> >Toby strongly recommends "Blacksmith Manual Illustrated"
> by Lillico as >the bible for power hammer setups.
>    
> For those who are interested, it's available online as a
> PDF:
> 
>   
http://www.countryside.gov.uk/NewEnterprise/Economies/RDT03.asp
> 
>    http://tinyurl.com/pdu6f
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