[TheForge] re oliver

[Schade]

Paddy,

There is a picture of a similar item in the book Blacksmiths and 
Farriers Tools at Shelburne Museum. Making or buying a treadle hammer 
will probably be your best bet.

Bob
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On Jan 2, 2005, at 8:52 AM, TOOL GYPSY wrote:

>  .I am looking for the cast iron oliver that had leaf type springs and 
> was connected to the pedal using chain and leather belts,strictly 
> human powered.i was told champion and a few other makers sold 
> these(although i have been known to be wrong)what i am after here is a 
> strictly non electric shop.and i happen to need the exercise
>                                                            Paddy P
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