[TheForge] Plans and pix needed

[Phlip]

Hey, guys,

I'm settled enough now, that I want to start building some special
equipment. What I'll be doing is setting it up on my little trailer to take
to SCA events, and I'd like things to be as period (pre-1600) as possible,
as well as reasonably portable.

I'd like to see plans and ideas for:

A treadle Hammer
A treadle-operated grinder
Wooden forge
A bellows
Early anvils
Any other traditional or very early smithing equipment you can find.

I realize there might not be plans of some of the things I'm interested in,
but any pictures and such with which you're familiar would help.

Also, any sites you might know of around New England, where there are
Colonial or earlier smithing displays would be helpful. Please don't avoid
mentioning something if you think it might be "too modern" or that
"everybody knows" because I AM new to the area, and may not have run into it
yet.

Thanks,

Phlip






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And never a rider who cain't be throwed....