I see that that even some amateurs are using Power hammers . What for ? . To me it is more important to develop the skills of hammering . One needs to get the feel of the hammer and the iron . Fair enough , with commercial repetitive jobs one can see the need for it . But , with all due respect -----what are blacksmiths strong arms for ???----- Lets not loose the most treasured thing in life -----Tradition . No offense to anybody , These are my thoughts . Kind regard to all , Alan.