He can't use water power because he does not have a stream. The two horse turn his mill, drill, lathe, saws and his No Weld Grinder. He uses a coal forge. Sam has no problem doing Damascus. Sam has a small 35 hand and foot hammer and is building a power hammer. HSO we talk about his horsepower all the time. I told him he needs to get a way from his Amish Raised Horses Because They are wearing out his braking system on his pulley system.
AG, Sam knows his way around a forge and knives. He probably has made hundreds of knives. He talks with Local Knifemaker ABS Mastersmith Steve Dunn every chance he gets.
The Amish are not much different than us. The just do things different. I spend alot time in Sam's Shop. My sheaths are made by Tim Brubaker, an Amish Harness maker.
I really am lucky to be able to work with Sam and Tim they keep it real. Keep me focus on what is important.
