80 lb Power Hammer - video

[Tooler2]

Now I see it, I was expecting it to be further from the column so that the operator could stand back from the sparks and heat,

[mwmkravchenko]

Now I see it, I was expecting it to be further from the column so that the operator could stand back from the sparks and heat,

Your arms are only so long. You have to hold the piece being forged right? Working at the anvil is much closer. And I have managed not to get to hurt at the anvil. I'm sure most people are capable of safety precautions.