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This is a discussion on I need advice on firing a portable forge within the Introduce Yourself forums, part of the General Discussions category; Hello to all. I am new to IFI, bloging and blacksmithing. This summer I bought a portable cavalry forge with ...
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11-02-2008, 06:28 PM
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 I need advice on firing a portable forge
Hello to all. I am new to IFI, bloging and blacksmithing. This summer I bought a portable cavalry forge with a hinged lid, removable blower and legs. The box has 2 pair of sturdy handels and is 22.5" by 18.75" by 7" deep and has a 10.5" diamiter hand crank blower. The bolwer has "Champion Blower & Forge Co. Lancaster PA. U.S.A." on the side. The box has common brick around the edge but nothing protecting the bottom. I have not fired it yet, I thought it should have a refractory material in the bottom first. I would like to know: Do I need something in the bottom? What would be best as well as easy/affordable? What can you tell me about portable cavalry forges in general? How old or from what time frame is this forge? Thank you, Mike  |
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11-03-2008, 02:31 PM
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Most of the ones I have seen like that date from WWI through WWII.
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