I prefer if I wanna taper use the far edge of the anvil and half face blows with very little angle and pull into me. If I want to change size of material I use the near edge half face blows very shallow angle and feed into the anvil. On both I usually move the material 1/8” in on each hit and turn a 1/4 turn each hit. That was the quickest way I learned. If I’m moving large stock I’ll use the corner with a steep angle but only until a certain point because I hated the extra hammering to get rid of the ridges.
Thank you for sharing these basic skills Jayce. I am a beginner and no matter how many times I have seen things done one more time is always good. Everyone does not do it the same way and have different takes on the methods. I always find a new tidbit to pick up.
For me the difference between using a power hammer vrs just doing it at the anvil is compared to a motor boat and sailboat. A motor boat is about the destination, a sailboat is about the journey. If you are more interested in just getting it done and working on the next project maybe a working towards getting a power hammer is for you. For me, I like the process of forging the project and watching it transform into something and am perfectly happy with using my anvil and a hammer.
As a farrier, I have to make my tools everyday so the power hammer saves me a lot of time and money - plus a lot of wear and tear on my body. But I definitely have put in my time at the anvil doing it by hand. Thanks for watching!
Very nice video today. Well Thanks so much for this information. This is very helpful and definitely useful information. Thanks so much. Can't wait to see more videos soon sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Forge lit. Keep Making. God Bless.
I prefer if I wanna taper use the far edge of the anvil and half face blows with very little angle and pull into me. If I want to change size of material I use the near edge half face blows very shallow angle and feed into the anvil. On both I usually move the material 1/8” in on each hit and turn a 1/4 turn each hit. That was the quickest way I learned. If I’m moving large stock I’ll use the corner with a steep angle but only until a certain point because I hated the extra hammering to get rid of the ridges.
Thank you for explaining your technique, it is very well said. I appreciate it because we all have different ways of learning and doing things.
Thank you for sharing these basic skills Jayce. I am a beginner and no matter how many times I have seen things done one more time is always good. Everyone does not do it the same way and have different takes on the methods. I always find a new tidbit to pick up.
I'm glad you found a little nugget in there somewhere! Thanks for always watching Randy!
Great video tho. It’s nice to have someone on here her really shows and explains processes while performing.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
For me the difference between using a power hammer vrs just doing it at the anvil is compared to a motor boat and sailboat. A motor boat is about the destination, a sailboat is about the journey. If you are more interested in just getting it done and working on the next project maybe a working towards getting a power hammer is for you. For me, I like the process of forging the project and watching it transform into something and am perfectly happy with using my anvil and a hammer.
As a farrier, I have to make my tools everyday so the power hammer saves me a lot of time and money - plus a lot of wear and tear on my body. But I definitely have put in my time at the anvil doing it by hand. Thanks for watching!
Very nice video today. Well Thanks so much for this information. This is very helpful and definitely useful information. Thanks so much. Can't wait to see more videos soon sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Forge lit. Keep Making. God Bless.
I'm really glad it was helpful - that was my main goal of this video! I appreciate your comment.
Enjoyed…just subscribed from Randy
Thank you, I appreciate the support from you and Randy!
will you be doing a video on horse shoes?
I don't have any plans to right now, but maybe in the future!