Hammer Technique

This is a subject that is most important to me as a smith. I've heard and read a number of directions regarding the use of a hammer. I've also heard of smiths getting tendinitis from improper hammering technique. I was browsing through the iforgeiron site last night and came across a delightful tutorial on hammer use by the well-known smith Uri Hofi. Check out these links. I think you will be rewarded by what you read.

http://www.iforgeiron.com/blueprints-1000/bp1002-hofi-hammer-technique.html

http://www.iforgeiron.com/blueprints-1000/bp1001-hofi-hammer-technique.html

Arrowheads

I just made some medieval style socket arrowheads and took some photos of the process. You can find the album here. It also includes some great photos of arrowheads made by the professional British arrowsmith, Hector Cole.

Todd