Hunting the elusive granite boulders

["John Vancamp" <jvcstnwrks@zzzzzzzzzzzzz>]

 With regards to the pitching conversation it is definitely true that a
heavier hammer, if used properly, is better for lots of pitching. I've
spent many 9hours days that turn into weeks working at a banker facing
stone or pitching off mass and the only way I found to alleviate repetitive
stress injuries was to use a heavy hammer and let the weight do the work.
Its more controlling the pitching angle of your tool than getting good head
speed with your hammer.

 Save that for golf, I say!

wish I could get some good head speed into the ball---but alas, unlike my
hammer on chisel striking, I can't seem to keep my hands in front of the
head through the impact zone.
When it comes to pitching, I like to use a 3 - 4 pound short handled
hammer, and what might be best described as a "double wack"  A light "tap"
to set the tool  head followed by a good sharp blow. (sharp, not hard)
Hammer head does not need to move all that much, and a nice rythm can be
established. As with any physical task, when one learns to work smart,
they're not having to work "Hard"

JVC