yesteryearforge Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I've always heard it referred to as " thinking in the fire " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 That's what I call it when heating the stock leaves me a bit of time to prep for the next process. I always rehearse the next step in my mind while the stock is taking a heat. I think while it's in the fire. I think in the fire. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I prefer to use the hand crank, and use whatever hand is available to crank it. Usually the tong hand, but if heating a large piece, I will switch hands. I can put the steel in the forge, and while cranking, reach over with the other hand, and dust off the anvil, set the hammer, all without moving. From fire to anvil is 1/4 turn, 1/2 step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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