Hi,
I'm as new as they come but I came across this forum and I'm hoping someone might be able to answer a question. I had a total distal bicep tear on my left arm in the fall. For those not aware of the injury - it was a complete tear of the tendon that holds the bicep in place at the elbow. The surgery went well and I'm in physio but I still have limited strength and endurance in my left arm. Fortunately I'm right handed.
My wife signed me up for a beginners forging class where I will be forging an ax head. As I said, my dominant arm is right and is at full strength - but, would I be able to manage the forging class with my limited left arm (I can lift and hold about 15 lbs right now)? Can one of you experienced smiths provide any insight?
Thanks, Stuart
