Crawler Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Hello, all. I've finally come back around here again. Been a few years since I posted, or lurked much, but I'm back with purpose this time! Recently, I started banging hot steel at a local Makerspace. And it's about time! As I'm currently working on hammer control, and getting a feel for moving steel the way I want, I don't have anything worthwhile to show for my efforts in the HotShop. But I have been able to connect with a few other smiths that use the facility, including one that started in the 70's or early 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Joyful De-Lurking Crawler! glad to have you back. So, what else is new? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Yep,,,welcome back from the Ozark mountains. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. ~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawler Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 Glad to be back. Since the last time I was here, the 100 year old bread factory (10,000 loaves/hr at full-tilt) I worked at closed down. I've been at my current underemployer for 3yrs, where we produce sound & thermal insulting products. Had a house fire over 2 years ago, and we are still cohabitating with the in-laws. Job is crap. Pay is crap. Housing is crap. Car is crap. But at least I survived COVID. And now I use haymaker hammer blows as anger management. Life goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Hitting hot steel on the anvil is very therapeutic. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. ~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Smithing is great PTSD therapy too. Having your way with HOT iron is good for the soul. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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