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Talked to an old timer at the guild meeting and it hit different
Last Tuesday at the local blacksmith guild in Springfield, I was griping about how tough it is to get a good heat on my 3/8 inch stock. This guy named Joe, probably 70 years old, just chuckled and said 'Son, you're thinking too much with your eyes instead of your hands.' He showed me how he watches the scale patterns instead of the color. I've been forging for about 2 years now and that simple thing never crossed my mind. Tried it on a set of fireplace tongs I'm making and my hammer blows felt way more natural. Anyone else have a veteran drop a piece of advice that made you rethink your whole approach?
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oliviat1715d ago
Did Joe also teach you the secret handshake or just the fire tricks?
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nora_dixon15d ago
Secret handshakes are just silly kid stuff, real knowledge is passed down through hard work and watching closely. Fire tricks are way more useful anyway unless you're trying to join a clubhouse.
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