[TheForge] U don't need no stinkin power hammer...?

[Dan Tull]

And, a power hammer will pay for itself. Increased production, increased 
design capabilities( bigger stock), in addition to wear and tear.

Mine paid out in 2 months.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <PlumDon at aol.com>


> > A good friend and mentor, Jim Faust, had to give up  smithing at about 
> > 60
> because his arm and shoulder gave out. He always insisted  on doing things 
> the
> old way...no power hammer. Not getting a power hammer is now  one of his
> greatest regrets. He could have made more money and could still be 
> forging.
>
> Even if you are not operating as a business I would consider  some form of
> power hammer as an integral part of the shop. We dont have all the  young
> apprentices, cheap labor, etc., that was available to the earlier smiths 
> to do the
> heavy or repetitive striking. In youth we think we will last 
> forever...but we
> dont.
>