bunchgrass Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Hey All, I don't know where this might "fit" in the forum AND perhaps many are not even interested but I found a site that has old archived materials copied on it. So of course I found something called "Modern blacksmithing ...." that includes these quotes: "Every smith should connect himself with a branch of the church and be punctual in attendance to same." "The danger for the smith becoming a drunkard is greater than for any other mechanic." Published in 1904. Great stuff!http://www.archive.o...age/16/mode/2up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 That's cool! I have a friend that loaned me this very book! Seems that the blacksmith had a reputation of being a less desirable citizen at times. Has a lot of good info too. I also enjoyed the story of the 'sodium and H2O' as his "secret quench". Indeed an enjoyable read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I really enjoyed that! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen56 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 incredable view to the past and the social pecking order of the time,welding toe calks on horse shoes are something i've never heard of,hmmm.. most enjoyed an ale or 2,thought it was just me :D cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunchgrass Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 It's amazing what you can find on those archive sites - have seen some old catalogs of farm equipment etc. The social commentary in that "Modern Blacksmith" was priceless. I had to read it when I saw there was a chapter on "Intemperance"! Only thing - I couldn't get it to copy or print and fear it may eventually vaporize into the "webi-sphere". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 As a farrier, I can relate. We are all unreliable drunks, not to mention sleeping around with all our female (male) clients. Lucky for me my wife is not jellus and tollerrent. well not jellus eny way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd20100 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 An older gentleman friend gave me a copy of "Modern Blacksmithing". It was neat to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 As a farrier, I can relate. We are all unreliable drunks, not to mention sleeping around with all our female (male) clients. Lucky for me my wife is not jellus and tollerrent. well not jellus eny way... Interesting, I hope you are joking........I'm a farrier and am neither a drunk nor a philanderer, with my customers. Wow, I do know one who is that way though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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