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the_taylor•2d ago

Watching a farrier at the county fair in Kansas fixed my hammer swing in one demo

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thomasm41•3d ago

That $90 repurposed anvil stand was worth every cent

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williamprice•4d ago

Had to pick between a coal forge and propane for my shop, no regrets but heads up

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the_mia•5d ago

My tongs keep slipping on round stock, and I think it's the jaw shape

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chen.jade•8d ago

Old timer at the county fair demo threw my hammer aside

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amymiller•10d ago

Old timer told me to go easy on the quench oil temp, I ignored him

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alice991•11d ago

Quench oil temp surprise fixed my splitting issues

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john648•12d ago

Old timer said use a ball peen on my drift, I wish I listened sooner

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karenf40•15d ago

My anvil stand bolts sheared off mid-project on Tuesday

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chen.phoenix•16d ago

That instructor's hammer grip tip changed my wrist pain in a week

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the_jennifer•19d ago

Skeptical about using a treadle hammer for fine work, now I get it

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lisa_brown•19d ago

Customer told me my hammer handles were too short, he was completely right

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sean_barnes83•19d ago

Hit 500 knives sold and everyone expects me to be excited, but I'm not

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davis.keith•19d ago

Paid $120 for a 'dragon skin' pattern and got a wavy mess

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lucas63•22d ago

Just realized my anvil face is way too slick after trying a new shop in Duluth

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