[TheForge] Treadle forge

[GHS]

The density of the ceramic might play an important part.

Mike Graf

Michael H. Murphy wrote:
> Frosty,
> 
> I was sort of turning over in my mind something like the ceramic chip idea,
> but using lava rock instead.  You could have a propane line coming into the
> bottom of the forge, with a hidden foot pedal to increase or decrease the
> flow.  Add in a standard blower or bellows, and you might have something
> that would look almost like a real coal forge, but without the smoke and
> smell.
> 
> The only reason I mention this is because I was doing a demo at a fair one
> time, and the wind shifted as I was getting my fire going, and it wound up
> all over the food vendors.  They got a bit irate, and that started me
> thinking about something that would look and act like a coal forge, but not
> irritate the neighbors.
> 
> If I ever get enough time, I'm going to try it on one of my portables.
> 
> Murf
> 
> 
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-
>>bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Frost
>>Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 1:49 PM
>>To: Sponsored by ABANA
>>Subject: Re: [TheForge] Treadle forge
>>
>>This is an interesting site. I spent some time browsing around looking at
>>various forges in the catalogue. While the coal forges looked good there
>>was
>>nothing special except maybe the elec requirements, I don't have 3 phase
>>available let alone 400v 3 phase. Not a real problem, just order less the
>>motor.
>>
>>What I found intriguing was one of the gas forge designs. They come with
>>ceramic chips and look pretty much just like a coal forge, with fire pot
>>and
>>all. I get the impression the gas burns IN the ceramic chips and you use
>>it
>>like it was burning coal.
>>
>>While there were a number of propane forge/furnaces like we're familiar
>>with
>>the ceramic chip forges really piqued my curiosity.
>>
>>Thanks for the URL.
>>
>>Frosty
>>------------------------
>>If it ain't forged
>>it ain't real.
>>Wrought iron is.
>>The FrostWorks
>>
>>Meadow Lakes, AK.
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Ries Niemi" <rniemi at fidalgo.net>
>>To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>>Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 8:48 AM
>>Subject: Re: [TheForge] Treadle forge
>>
>>
>>
>>>Through a funny chain of events- a swiss blacksmith was looking for a
>>>hand crank blower, I pulled out old french blacksmithing magazines-
>>>anyway, I found a german blacksmith supply company- Angele is the name-
>>>www.angele.de
>>>and they sell, brand new, a treadle powered coal forge. Its about 18" x
>>>24", on a steel stand, with a big flywheel underneath, and you can sit
>>>at it and pedal away to your hearts content. Same forge is also
>>>available hand crank or electric. No price is given on the catalog I
>>>downloaded, but it doesnt look all that fancy or expensive.
>>>
>>>ries
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