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holding air hammers

Stone Conversations : Archive 5 : Message 00697

From: "Simon Brown" <moonsong@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:03:25 +1000
Subject: holding air hammers

Hi Norman,

4 hours is a long time first up, but you will get accustomed to it. I find
that every activity stretches a different set of muscles, so I'm always sore
somewhere.

Try alternating the air hammer with a different tool like a light hammer and
punch, or mallet and claw tool. Don't overdo it at first, then gradually
increase the length of the air bottle sessions- when you get tired, it is
natural to grip harder, making your hands sore more quickly.

Use a big air bottle for heavy work, and a light air bottle for delicate
work.

What stone/subject are you carving?

Simon

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