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I really like the different layer densities.
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Why I stopped listening to experts
beech replied to rookieironman's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I would have to agree though, that I'd rather listen to a real expert with plenty of real experience (which many of those here are, and which I most certainly am not) instead of a self-declared "expert", whose "expertise" is in error. I note that though it seemed to be implied, he does not say that he has been hammering steel for years. He says that it has been years since he thought he would start hammering, and that over time he has acquired some knowledge, but he does not state that he acquired it by experience. I have learned many things here myself in the same way, though I have found that my head "knowledge" and skill are two very different things... While I disagree with the attack on much of the knowledge here, by the same token I hate to see someone get dumped on. I just hope that this reply isn't more oil on the fire...- 50 replies
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or the folks who "know" stuff that just ain't so. I have to be careful sometimes not to accidentally fall into one of those two groups...
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Well, yes, it is. Obviously if were to blow coals out of the forge it would be too powerful, but I believe that you can have so much air that it actually cools the fire down.
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looks like the mi..hs might be part of "smiths"
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I've had the Hallelujah chorus recently.
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Newest Tomahawk
beech replied to Little Turtle Forge's topic in Axes, Hatchets, Hawks, Choppers, etc
The only thing I can say as "criticism" is that the handle grain might be better off running directly up and down the handle to help prevent breakage. -
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Ok, so since nobody else appeared to have taken it up, I did. I know that it didn't turn out as even as many of you can make it, but it was good practice tapering. Oh, did I say I took three forging sessions and who knows how many heats? (and yes that is my foot)
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Question About Purchased 1891 Fisher Anvil
beech replied to Lone Star Mike's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Ha, you're one of those people... you should fit in.- 10 replies
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neat twisting pic from today
beech replied to bobasaurus's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Umm... it looks pretty warm to me... -
What did you do in the shop today?
beech replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I left about 12:00. -
What did you do in the shop today?
beech replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Yes.