Serious question, am I wrong for hating on power hammers now?
I always looked down on power hammers... thought they were cheating and took the skill out of the work. But after hurting my shoulder from overworking, I had to use one for a big commission. The consistency it gave on the heavy strikes was something I just couldn't match by hand. Now I see it as a tool, not a crutch... it lets me focus on the finer details without wearing myself out. I guess I was just being stubborn about the 'old ways'.