Proper Hammer Technique: Blacksmith Hammering Techniques

This video on proper hammer technique will cover what size of hammer you need for forging, what length of handle, and where to hold it. Blacksmith hammer techniques seems to vary from person to person. So what is best? We will discuss forging posture, stance at the anvil, as well as some of the basic hand hammering techniques used to move metal quickly and efficiently. If you are looking for info for blacksmithing for beginners, this is a great starting point to learn how to forge without injuring yourself. Check out my downloadable pdfs at www.blacksmithpdfs.com . If you'd like to visit my youtube homepage, you can do so at www.youtube.com/c/christcenteredironworks.