August 15, 200817 yr New to this forum. Not much of a smith, but do know which end NOT to touch ! Otter Bob
August 15, 200817 yr Otter Bob, welcome to Iforgeiron. Knowing which end 'not to touch', is a lesson I myself have to re-learn from time to time. Enjoy your stay!
August 15, 200817 yr It is amazing as to the heat to weight ratio involved in blacksmithing . THe hotter it is the heavier it gets till you can not hold it at all. I never say wow that was hot when I drop it I say man that was heavy.
August 15, 200817 yr Author Thanks All for the welcome, I replaced the stump under my anvil yesterday. Its had thousands of miles of travel and 25 years of use but was still in good shape. Its me that needs the change! after back surgery a few years ago and tendentious for the last 8 months I am raising the hight of the anvil. Otter Bob
August 17, 200817 yr Got the which end on to grab lesson again on the weekend Just seem to need reminding from time to time!! Welcome to IFI.
August 17, 200817 yr Welcome and sounds like you are not going to let pain get in your way, glad to hear that keep on forging. I sometimes touch the right end of iron also...........but pushing the right button on this computer is a whole different story.
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