[TheForge] building a coal forge

[Toni Janz]

* Blacksmith (BLCKSMTH at WCnet.org) wrote:
>     Where are you located Dara?
> 
> Bob Willman
> The Eagle's Anvil
> Bowling Green, Ohio
> WB8NQW
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dara Paoletti" <dpaoletti at kanab.net>
> To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 20:18
> Subject: [TheForge] building a coal forge
> 
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I am hoping to set up a small space to start doing some iron work.  I am
> working with a small budget and am trying to get the basics together.  I
> would be interested if anyone has any advice on building a coal forge.  I've
> been looking for information on the web and can't find much.  If anyone
> knows where I could find more info or has experience building a coal forge
> I'd appreciate it.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dara
> 

Dara, here are 2 links you should find helpfull: 
http://www.anvilfire.com 
http://www.anvilfire.com/21centbs/forges/forge01.htm

I myself am in your position, I have read enough to know that I too am 
interested in learning the art of working metal with hammer and bit.
Currently I am working on putting together a forge of some resemblance
to the second link above. 

If there is anyone in the Boulder Colorado area who is willing to let me 
take a peek a working smithy that would go far beyond my expectations.
If anyone would go so far as giving me a short tutorial on the basics in 
safety I would be mortally (and possibly eternally) greatful.

If anyone is needing a 6 pack of beer to make the process more ...
palitable; please let me know as to what kind and I will be sure to bring
it along.


Thanks all in advance

Toni