Say, old Weldor, what causes steel to crystallize and break?
That's a misnomer! The proper term would be "Metal Fatigue."
The natural form of steel is crystaline!
The belief that steel crystalized then became weak and broke was a common belief that continued in the 1900's well after it had been proven false.
This myth is found in many books printed in the 1800's and even the early 1900's
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Why do you deserve to be my apprentice, Ashton?
Well, Mr. Trump, I'm dedicated, driven and I understand business.
Business? No, No. . . . I'm looking for an
apprentice blacksmith.
I want to pass on my knowledge.
Really? YOU? Is there money in blacksmithing?
Come closer, (whispering) Blacksmiths get the best women.
Blacksmiths also need to be trained in business.
Most blacksmiths are self employed and do everything themselves.
That means needing to know how to calculate shop costs and make estimates that don't lose money.
Many modern blacksmiths are in the same boat as "starving artists".
The reason being the lack of basic business and accounting skills neither of which are taught by art, craft or trade schools (unless your "trade" is accounting).
The belief that steel crystalized then became weak and broke was a common belief that continued in the 1900's well after it had been proven false. This myth is found in many books printed in the 1800's and even the early 1900's