Forging shoes in a dim barn taught me focus. Today's bright shops are efficient, but I miss the old way.

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Saw a documentary once about a farrier who still works by old methods. He talked about how the dim light forced him to listen to the metal's hiss and feel the heat to know when to strike. Said in a bright shop, he'd just watch the color, losing that other sense. Makes you wonder what else we trade for efficiency, right?

lunaf167h ago

But @parkerbailey, do those lost skills matter practically?

perry.david8h ago

Efficiency doesn't always mean losing touch with the craft. Bright lighting lets farriers see defects they might miss in dim conditions. It's about using all available senses and tools to do better work.