J. Bennett Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 OK then, who among us, uses power hammers? Yes, I'm jealous, but I bet I can beat any smith who uses a press or power hammer @ arm wrestling. Right handers on right handers, south paws on south paws. Well, OK that does not prove anything, except rotator cuff problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, stone finger, etc. At least us hammer jocks can boast after staggering home from the pub..Hammer Jocks Unite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainsFire Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I'll smoke anyone with my left hand.. never lost mainly because no-buddy wants to go southpaw.. good stuff, I'm jealous too.. don't even have a friend who won't destroy my anvil while striking. none of those good ole syndromes, and injuries..(yet...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVR-4579 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have a trip hammer, but its not installed yet! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Czar Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 it was using a 1/2" drill above my head for 3 months earned me the torn rotator cuff at the anvil if my shoulder starts to hurt I know Im doing it wrong and with a 2000 gram French cross peen you figure that one out in a hurry I wish I could get more hammer time but in smaller sessions its either all or nothing, all day making pennies with a 4.5lb hammer turns you into a ham handed cartoon of Popeye :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I'll put my youngest sister up against any of you who wants to arm wrestle. She's 6'+ 250 lbs+ and always xxxxxx at those who would even think to say anything about it. And if you want to try, bring a case of beer. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 While you are on a road trip to europe put me on I am willing to try my air hammer:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I treat my arms and hands like a professional baseball pitcher so I'm not inclined to arm-wrassle. I lift weights and hit a speed or heavy bag for conditioning and always stretch before working in the shop since I don't want to experience torn rotator cuffs and such. I'm 49 and have been successfully working at this trade since I was 24 - would like to continue until it's time to plant me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bennett Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 That's good advice. I'm not a pro, but work extensively with hand tools at my day job. I think the vibration is starting to get to my joints. I try to warm up a wee bit also. Range of motion is very important for your shoulder. I see guys my age, (47), who are starting to loose a percentage of their arm motion. Ahhhh, Tiger balm:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Gray hair is a sign of wisdom. Thats why power hammers come into wise blacksmiths shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrforge Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 One evening with some none too sober smiths ended up with an arm wrestlin contest only for xxxxs and grins they put up some hot coals on each side. It was a long contest believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbillysmith Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I don't have a power hammer either. I use an 8lb hammer to get the metal moving, then use a 4lb'er. I did use a 16lb'er a couple of times, until my friend broke the handle by accident, now I can't use it for a while. I don't work out or anything, but my arms are roughly 22-24 inches around. My cousin works out though and was benching (the last I knew of) 425lbs, which is insane. P.S. I'll arm wrestle for food. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 One evening with some none too sober smiths ended up with an arm wrestlin contest only for xxxxs and grins they put up some hot coals on each side. It was a long contest believe me! I watched some pre-teen Mexican boys arm wrestling over scorpions down in Laredo one time. They had the scorpions tied to the table with dental floss. I didn't stay long enough to see who won but the contestants were pretty committed to victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Not that good at arm wrestling as most of my friends and family are about a foot taller than me and have longer arms. I got no leverage, and they got like 6-8inches on me for that. I'm a young teen, so still growing. My uncle though is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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