[TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this again

Mon Jul 2 22:04:57 EDT 2007

If I remember right the book "A Blacksmithing Primer" has plans for a nice forge
also. Just in case you are still lookin.
Quoting Jerry Smith <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>:

> 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-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [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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