[TheForge] Fanning the flames

[Daniel Kretchmar]

You can find the plans in the book "The Blacksmith: Ironworker and
Farrier" by Aldren Watson.  I think it is in Chapter 11.  I built a
set using these plans and they work great!

Danr

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 11:47 AM,  <bmyers647 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Paul, contact me offline and I will send you the plans that I have in a pdf of an old book. Don't know the name of the book, as I am away from my files.
>
> I don't recommend using the plywood. Bellows I have seen made from plywood need to weighted to allow the bottom to fall to gather the new air. It does allow fewer opportunities to leak air though.
>
> I have had good experience with artist's canvas as a leather substitute, but when the historical site could afford leather, it made a nicer job.
>
> One other suggestion, use a 5/8" bar across the entire span rather than a short piece on each side. I find that the kids who I allow to pull the bellows like to chin themselves on the rope and the short bar will weaken the center board and in one case, cracked the board.
>
> I have made one complete bellows. Refurbished three others.
>
> Barry Myers
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