We are fast approaching the autumnal equinox September 23, and the Harvest Moon September 26. This is a very important time if you are going to do any forge welding.

For the absolute perfection in a weld, it must be made at exactly the stroke of midnight under a full moon on the Vernal Equinox when the Ying and Yang of day and night are in perfect harmony. So much welding is scheduled for this time that it has given rise to the phrase . . .

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yes i think that covers most of the job , tho our anvils face E-W becouse when the job is on the anvil the weld will be pointing N-S,

Don't forget the "eye of the newt".

I still get a laugh every time I read that piece...well done!

Vernal Equinox is in the spring so you have a bunch of waiting to do if you are at the autumnal equinox....

If you are in the southern hemisphere, wouldn't the Autumnal Equinox be the proper time??

I am laughing so hard that I am crying! Richard, you might want to cut back just a little on your meds - or up the dose just a little. That was great.