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I finally switched from a hand crank to an electric blower on my forge
The heat up time went from about 15 minutes to under 5. Some guys say the old way builds more skill, but I think the new way lets me focus on the metal. What's your take on using modern tools versus traditional methods?
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betty1262mo ago
Oh, I know exactly what you mean. I held onto my old hand crank for years, telling myself it was about the craft. But switching to an electric blower just made everything easier. Now I spend less time getting started and more time actually working the iron, which feels like real progress.
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the_wren2mo ago
Hey @betty126, I read somewhere that a lot of folks feel guilty upgrading tools but it's just smart. Your time is worth more than the old way.
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garcia.charles17d ago
Doesn't learning the hard way build better skills than taking the easy route?
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