[TheForge] Fanning the flames

[peter fels & phoebe palmer]

Paul; I think there are plans and some related discussion from a while 
back, on Anvilfire.com

On 12/19/2010 6:00 AM, Paul N wrote:
> I'm thinking about building a double-lung bellows as a winter project.
> (Actually 2 of them, one for myself, and a second to use as a working
> facsimile at a historic site nearby)
>
> I have two references ("The Blacksmith, Ironworker and Farrier" by
> Aldrean A. Watson, and "How to Make a Blacksmith's Bellow" by Robert M.
> Heath) The designs are very similar, but not identical. These are big
> boys, about 38" across, and probably 5' long.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone on the list has any advice to offer. I was going
> to make the paddles and ribs out of 3/4" plywood instead of the 1"
> planks described in the books. I'm also wondering if I can get by with a
> naugahyde or similar sides to avoid the expense and maintenance of leather.
>
> I'm thinking that if the plywood isn't heavy enough to draw air, I can
> hang some weight on the bottom paddle as needed. Similarly for the top
> paddle. I can pile weight on top of it as necessary.
>
> This sounds workable, but I'm wondering if anyone tried this and found
> it disappointing, or perhaps had a suggestion to offer.
>
> **Paul
>
>
>
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