[TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this again

[Jerry Smith]

Bob,

I found it, many thanks,

Take care,

Jerry

--- Bob Willman <blcksmth at wcnet.org> wrote:

> 	Go to their website and click on announcements. It
> should be on that
> page with contact information for Bob Cruikshank who
> is taking care of their
> firepots. Our local museum bought one for the forge
> at the county museum. I
> think you will be well pleased with their pot. 
> 
> 
> Bob Willman
> Bowling Green, Ohio
> The Eagle's Anvil
> WB8NQW
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> Of Jerry Smith
> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 7:57 PM
> To: Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this
> again
> 
> Bob,
> 
> I can't find anything like that on their webpage,
> could you give me some
> insight on where or sho for this fire pot?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jerry
> --- Bob Willman <blcksmth at wcnet.org> wrote:
> 
> > Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil (SOFA) has a heavy
> duty firepot that I 
> > think is hard to beat. It is about 5/8" thick cast
> with replaceable 
> > clinker breaker and ash dump gate. I have had one
> for 20 years still 
> > with all original parts.
> > 
> > 
> > Bob Willman
> > Bowling Green, Ohio
> > The Eagle's Anvil
> > WB8NQW
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
> Behalf
> > Of Grant Marcoux
> > Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:46 PM
> > To: Sponsored by ABANA
> > Subject: RE: [TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try
> this
> > again
> > 
> > I have seen some fairly nice firepots made from
> > segments of 5/8" or 3/4"
> > plate, welded together.  There are drawings on the
> > web for these, but I
> > can't recall the addresses.  Grant
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf
> > Of Jerry Smith
> > Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 1:31 PM
> > To: Sponsored by ABANA
> > Subject: Re: [TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try
> this
> > again
> > 
> > 
> > Ben,
> > 
> > After the Independence Day Celebration, I will
> check
> > with my local steel
> > distributor for some sheet steel.
> > I need to know if I should buy a fire pot or can I
> > build one?
> > 
> > The blower is easy, I already have a nice 120 vac
> > blower on the shop shelf.
> > 
> > Jerry
> > 
> > --- Ben Barrett <stircrazyben at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > > Jerry,
> > > This brit who taught me a lot won't stop going
> on
> > and on about 
> > > side-draft forges, and how they are much better
> > than anything else.
> > > >From everything I've seen, it REALLY does not
> > take
> > > much to get a
> > > workable forge together.  If what you want is a
> > working representation 
> > > of history, for instance, though, that is a
> > different goal.  Sorry our 
> > > tips didn't help... you didn't speak to the
> > aesthetic you're looking 
> > > for, or whether building something was an option
> > -- I'm guessing that 
> > > either the aesthetic or simply the forge-area
> > workspace/table is what 
> > > you're wanting, let us know.
> > >
> > > The C536 model is very nice but very overpriced.
> > > This has been stated already.
> > >
> > > Go for it...?  Or, if you're prepared to shop
> > around, you should be 
> > > able to find something just like that for under
> > $500, prolly under 
> > > $300.
> > > Craigslist, ebay,
> > > local papers, your ABANA regional/local sources,
> > post-up walls at 
> > > pertinent local businesses, etc.
> > >
> > > If you're willing to build, I think you could
> get
> > away with under $100 
> > > in parts and under 20 hrs time, to get a
> workable
> > forge, pretty 
> > > easily, assuming you have access to a welder. 
> If
> > you have some time& 
> > > money but not willingness to DIY, it seems like
> > it'd be fun to find 
> > > some young earnest metalworker who wants to take
> > on the project, and 
> > > you'd be supporting your local metalworking
> > community.  If you lived 
> > > near me, I'd offer to help.
> > >
> > > ben
> > >
> > > PS - Charles, I don't see any big post vises
> here:
> > >
> http://www.centaurforge.com/products.asp?dept=139
> > > only one in stock, the goose neck, in fact... no
> > > photo.
> > >
> > >
> > > On 7/2/07, Jerry Smith
> > > <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com> wrote:
> > > > Folks,
> > > >
> > > > I am not into using brake drums and tire rims.
> > How
> > > > about this style of forge:
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> http://www.centaurforge.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C536
> > > >
> > > > I have limited space and this forge will be
> > moved
> > > in
> > > > and out of shop so I can work outside.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Jerry
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