I'm a blacksmith, as a hobby, and would like to suggest that any interested parties check out the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA, http://www.abana.org) for a chapter in their state. Many of them have conferences and other events that are open to the public. The California chapter (http://www.calsmith.org) puts on a great show every April or so, and has power hammers.
Also, there is a power hammer workshop in a week or so, in Loomis, near Sacramento, CA. These power hammers are very small compared to the 50, but still incredibly impressive in person.
It's a great hobby, with a great group of people, and I'd recommend checking it out if you're at all interested.
Also, there is a power hammer workshop in a week or so, in Loomis, near Sacramento, CA. These power hammers are very small compared to the 50, but still incredibly impressive in person.
It's a great hobby, with a great group of people, and I'd recommend checking it out if you're at all interested.