Mark Emig Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 c90e4b66633664218fd102d16d23c379 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I watched the video. Tall thin stump, just asking to fall over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale M. Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I don't know what I did wrong-best to delete the post???? Is permissions set to viewing by general public (not restricted)? Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I have no problem viewing it. Must be a facebroke user settings thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale M. Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have no problem viewing it. Must be a facebroke user settings thing... Odd... Because I can logged into Facebook and I still cant see it!!!! Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 That's the problem using other peoples stuff-it was at Pat's Forge at Normanskill Farm in albany New York. Hammer class put on by the Capital Districts Blacksmiths, taught by nathan Robertson. Good teacher, fun class. That guy can hit pretty darned hard-he's a heck of a smith.The other problem besides the stump is a small anvil, and a big chunk of steel with 2 guys whaling away with sledges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5starhobo (blake) Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I saw this video on Facebook! man that was bad... glad no one got hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 The worst that could have happened would have been the anvil tipped over and hit the floor. We were striking like that a good portion of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale M. Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Whine!!!.... Still can't see it... Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The worst that could have happened would have been the anvil tipped over and hit the floor. We were striking like that a good portion of the day. More likely the worst thing that could happen is the anvil flip over and smash some ones foot and they have to have it amputated because the bones were crushed beyond repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Whine!!!.... Still can't see it... Dale don't feel alone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Oh,my..... And I wonder why people are too scared and afraid of lawsuits to actually do something.....Nuff said. Goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Just a little something to add. I am a professional smith with 20 years experience, Nathan Robertson is a professional with a decade or 2 of experience, and Doug Delrey has many years experience, the dramatic "someones foot could have been crushed and needed amputation" statement serves no one anything. Yes, the anvil was not very stable-dangerous, No. I was there, I caught it with ONE hand for crying out loud, I know what's what and that statement is ridiculous and inflammatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Also, for those who can't see it, maybe try the Northeast Blacksmiths Association facebook page. Sorry about my ineptitude in posting the video-I may be a darned good Smith, but my computer skills stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 How about a post of the video that is non facebook?? although I know Nathan (and he lives not to far from me) and I'll get the scoop from him personally next time I see him, would like to see the video though - sounds like a hoot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 One of guys in the class took it with his phone, I'll contact him to see if he can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 You do not believe that a anvil of approximately 100lbs or heavier falling from about 2 feet could damage some ones foot to the point of crushing bones and ripping muscles or tendons if the person were only wearing boots or shoes without steel guards? I in no way think that it is ridiculous or inflammatory. It may be unlikely that it would hit some ones foot straight on. But unlikely things happen every day. Working in a industrial setting I try and look for accidents waiting to happen and do what I can to prevent them. I am not calling your skill as a blacksmith into any question nor am I trying to insult anyone. I am just pointing out for folks that may not have considered the danger that a anvil that is not securely fastened down can do serious damage to a human body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Mark is pretty athletic and agile. He hits harder than your average bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I dont really care much for safety, but you were losing alot of energy through that little anvil wiggling all over and feel shame for that lost energy and wasted effort. Not to mention where it looked like when the anvil wiggled forward from your swing and you nailed the edge with a sledge too LOL. Heaven forbid that sledge rebounds and bashes someone's head. But you do what you want with what you got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wish I had my Fontanini there.... But, we got it done with what we had to work with-everyone went home with a finished hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 See if this works... IMG_4275.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thank You Mark - wasn't as bad as it sounded in the start of the thread - although things may be done a little different next time - The goal of it all is to have a great time and noone getting hurt. Like a lot of people - you use what you have and make it work. Making a hammer for the first time is always a good time, heck I take Nathans class every year for the camaraderie and to get outta my shop and make a hammer (even though I could easily do it in my shop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 I do it for the same reason.... The over reaction thing really bugs me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobshagg Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Nice video, that anvil wobbles and weaves but the shear manliness of making a hammer keeps it from falling down. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale M. Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Don't think anybody that criticized actions of anvil is out of line ...The bobble and weave of anvil is some what disturbing.... At 43 second mark in video I would be inclined to stop and get better base for anvil.... Also in my mind anvil was a little small for such heavy striking.... Anyway glad nobody got hurt.... Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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