Ed Storey
| Occupation | Artist / Blacksmith |
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| Location | Eastern, North Carolina, United States |
| Introduction | Sight impairment is for real. Forging iron is also for real. I do both. Low vision definitely effects the practice of blacksmithing. Most of these effects can be minimized by simple ergonomic changes. Raising the work surfaces of forge, anvil and vise help a lot. Modifying traditional techniques like hammering at a slower pace and taking more heats per object helps too. A few critical aspects of blacksmithing are straight-up out of my visual range. Facets at bright heats and looking for small pieces in a welding fire are a problem. They require instinct and an I really want to attitude to succeed. |