tennis elbow and other RSIs

[welder19]

I had surgery on my right elbow 5 years ago and have not had any trouble since, but it's a 50/50 surgery from what I've found.

Steve, you don't know what your missing, asparagus is the best, as long as it's fresh and cooked properly, if not done right then it can be rather undesireable, it's also one of the best for you as well.

welder19

[steponmebbbboom]

ok guys, i took an action shot while working at the open house today. sold two pieces, grin. let me know if you see anything wrong, like i said thumb and forefinger tight, the rest just falling into place and snap just before striking. thanks

[Glenn]

Raise that anvil up to at least knuckle high, then use it for a week.
Next, raise it to the break of the wrist and use it for a week.
One will work best for you. Fine tune as needed.

Also look at the following Lesson
LB0004 Blacksmithing Hammers

[steponmebbbboom]

thanks glenn, note the anvil face is currently at knuckle height; the length of iron i am holding is approx. 30" long and i am holding it at a 5* angle; anvil itself is approx. 15" from my leading hip. i will block up the stand four inches and see if that makes a difference. thanks again.

[Glenn]

Put a piece of 3/4" sheeting on the anvil and hit it in 5 different places and then look at the hammer marks. The hammer face should hit flat. Once that is established, you can tweek things to your liking. Next work with a lighter hammer weight and concentrate on technique.

It is all about getting things established, then making one small change at a time, to tweek your tools, to your situation, and to your liking.

There is another thread about having the face of the anvil flat (horizontal in both directions).

[jimmy seale]

all said you have lot's to think about, i also have a old mud flap i put down where i stand at the anvil to stand on and it helps me- but then again i'm just a broke down roughneck that has everything hurting, best of luck and get well, jimmy