kevint47•3d ago

I finally stopped using a 3 pound hammer for everything after a guy at the Tucson forge told me my work looked 'clumsy'.

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ray_burns602d ago

That guy in Tucson must have some strong opinions. I've seen amazing work done with just one hammer, honestly.

evan_campbell92d ago

Honest, heavy handed work" can just be a nice way to say you lack control. Swapping to a lighter hammer for detail work isn't about being delicate, it's about having the right tool to be precise. @ray_burns60 is right that you can do a lot with one hammer, but that often means forcing it and the work suffers. The old stuff with big marks usually came from a lack of options, not some pure choice.

sanchez.ivan2d ago

Oh come on, a 3 pound hammer builds character! That "clumsy" look is just honest, heavy handed work. Some of the best old ironwork has those big, bold marks from using the right tool for every single job, not switching for delicate stuff.

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