Glenn Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 "Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see". Richie B's math teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 You know you are hooked on blacksmithing when the neighbor asks why your project has square washers. You reply because I ran out of the round ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 A blacksmith has had enough coffee when he can change the top die on his power hammer while it's running. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 9 out of 10 knuckles recommend Medium carbon steel for wrenches -pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Glenn said: You reply because I ran out of the round ones. Was just installing some square washers a couple of days ago. 10 hours ago, Frosty said: enough coffee The more coffee I drink, the more that will seem like a bad idea... TW, i can go for that! Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I cadged it from "The White board," a web comic. It was on the sign outside Cara's Coffee and said, "You haven't had too much coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running." I posted it as pithy blacksmith humor, NOT a suggested goal! It's in the same vein as, "When I nod my head hit it." Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 No one ever said you could only have one forge. Think of forges as tools, such as wrenches or spanners. Each one is great for a specific job and one size does not fit all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 It's not the special equipment that makes a great blacksmith. Just helps make it a little easier along the way. jlpservicesinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Don't rush? The only thing being in a hurry ensures is making mistakes permanent more quickly. ~Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 From my experience, when you're really focused on a project, even the best of snacks goes stale.~ MahLahChee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Anvils don't retire, they just patiently wait to get used again. Daswulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Nothing is as permanent as a temporary fix. Thomas Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Two wrongs don't make a right but three lefts do. small joke ~ eseemann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Mr. Dragon, That aphorism is brilliant! Good show. Thanks, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 A blacksmiths can make all swords of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Never had anyone take me up on it when they say "Make me a sword!" and I reply "Hop in the forge!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Yes nice stuff all around. The hanger has just the right amount of too much! ~ Rojo Pedro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 I am a ground animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Whether you believe you can or believe you can't; you are always right! ThomasPowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Others have used that phrase before me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Before Henry Ford too. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Noblitt y Gonzalez Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 7:58 AM, ThomasPowers said: Others have used that phrase before me! There was time before Thomas Powers? There was spoken language and records before him? I am in shock. Not sure if it already listed but some of my favorites - "Don't Look at it, Hit it." ----- "Don't scream, Hit it." ----- "It wont hurt, I have hearing protection." Learning forge welding is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I must remember those next time you are in the shop...Bwahahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 We are not the owners of the anvils we use, we are a steward for the next blacksmith. They belong to the trade, just like the knowledge that was passed on to us. FRF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 pass on the skills and knowledge of the blacksmithing trade. in Germany, where i come from, it is mandatory to pass on the skills since the skills are only borrowed for your lifetime, you do not own them.~ Roy frf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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