I brought back from Japan two power hammers: a belt hammer — on which the head is suspended by a belt, and a spring hammer — on which the head is suspended by a set of leaf springs. This is the latter.
Here’s a recap of DaveJ from Crossed Heart Forge and I working on the forge’s heart:
Part 1: Soulsmithing Visit Video 1
Part 2: Soulsmithing Visit Video 2
Part 3: Soulsmithing Visit Video 3
Part 4: Soulsmithing Visit Video 4
Thanks to Dave, Dad and neighbors Pierre and Onil for their assistance!