How to Light a Pipe With a Hammer.
by drqwrx in Workshop > Metalworking
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How to Light a Pipe With a Hammer.
This is an old blacksmithing trick, by hitting a small bar hard and fast you can eventually get it hot enough to light a pipe. Note* We do not encourage or endorse smoking in any way. For entertainment purposes only.
Tools and materials
Hammer
Anvil
1/4" mild steel bar
pipe
Hit the Bar With the Hammer.
Hit it hard and steady, rotating it 90 degrees with each hit to slowly draw it into a point.
Keep Hitting It.
Seriously, it's going to take a bit. Keep hitting it, eventually you will see it change colour.
Light Pipe.
Quickly take your now hot bar and light you pipe with it.
Enjoy Your Pipe.
Savoir your pipe and enjoy the looks of disbelief and admiration from those around you.
Tips.
Use soft, mild steel anything else will shatter.
Use a medium large hammer, something you can swing steady for a minute.
Use two people if you have to, one holding the rod, one swinging the hammer.
This actually does work. The bar was cold when I started. Try it for yourself before you claim it's impossible. If you still think it's impossible, find an old blacksmith and see if they can do it.