[TheForge] To Nathan the new guy

[Andrew Vida]

THis got me to thinking that another reason to contact those who already 
know is the health issue.  Better to start off without some of the bad 
habits many have and you would almost certainly adopt otherwise.  The 
wrist, elbow, and shoulder can take a hell of a beating because of bad 
hammering habits.  Even the great Peter Ross (all HAIL!) wrecked his 
left elbow pretty good, so it really behooves us to try to start off 
without the bad habits and the best way is to know what they are.  Only 
people who've been doing it awhile are going to know that sort of thing.
On 8/27/14, 3:06 PM, Vincent Nakovics wrote:
> Nathan,
>    I recommend that you look around and see what other shaped material is available for next to nothing. Railroad track stood on it's end is fine, but there are others that provide a wider base and sufficient rebound to meet your needs. Anvils of old were square blocks. Having said that, as others have said contact a blacksmith affiliate to get off on the right foot. Remember to work the metal hot, we have gotten spoiled by improved steels in the anvils and thus work our metal a bit too cool sometimes. At least I have done and am sure will do so in the future without making an effort not to.
> Good Luck! and Happy Hammerin'
>
> See ya at the Forge!!!
>
> Vince Nakovics
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