(11-19-2017, 05:41 AM)SteveG Wrote:(11-19-2017, 12:41 AM)Dr Stan Wrote: The stainless rods should contain a fair amount of nickle. If you have a needle scalier it should do a good job of peening W/O sending a bunch of vibrations through your hands & wrists.
I actually find the opposite - the needle scaler seems to give me more vibration than using a hammer. Probably some cushioned gloves would help.
Steve
Well that's good info to know as I've been thinking of getting one. Thought it would reduce the impact on my hands especially since I'm having a re-occurrence of trigger finger in my right index finger and now both thumbs are triggering.
All eight fingers have been surgically repaired and I was very surprised to learn it can come back.I've also had carpel tunnel surgery in both wrists. Sold my forge and anvil to concentrate on machining and welding rather than forging.