One non-forging skill that helps in the shop

[Alan]

While forging often brings to mind the classic hammer and anvil, there’s likely another skill that plays a crucial role in your shop work. What’s that one non-forging skill you count on to help you get the job done?

 

[hammertime]

It's not forging but grinding is key for me. Keeping edges clean and shaping stuff before hammering makes everything smoother and my work looks way better

 

[FireAndFury]

Welding is my go-to. I started by just hammering metal, but once I learned to weld, fixing and building stuff in the shop got way easier and faster.

 

[Tempered3dge]

I'm all about measuring. I used to just guess, but now, I use calipers and squares. It saves a ton of time and stress when things need to fit just right.

 

[Dociron]

Layout: applied geometry using square, compass and tape measure.

 

[Alan]

I believe all those skills you've mentioned are essential for making the forge work more efficiently.