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This is a discussion on Show me your forge (solid fuel) within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; The first one is the forge that I use when doing living history demos at Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site ...
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07-04-2008, 06:00 PM
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The first one is the forge that I use when doing living history demos at Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site (Abe's Father's last home site), Lerna, ILL. It is built on the order of an old artillary cart forge, with a 4 foot long 2 stage bellows. It's a lot of fun to work with. Lincoln_Log_Cabin_8-4_5-_07_014 - Blacksmith Photo Gallery The second is my shop forge, at home. Nothin' fancy, but it works for me. The hood is just barely visible at the top of the picture.. It goes out a 12in X12in roof vent. My meager shop - Blacksmith Photo Gallery  |
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07-04-2008, 06:53 PM
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Hey Mark, How close to period correct is your forge cart? Just wondering. |
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07-04-2008, 07:09 PM
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 This is the Colonial style brick forge I use at the Homestead.  This one dates from 1880 to 1910. Belt driven crank blower.  This one date a little earlier than the crank forge. It is a belt driven rachet/pump forge. I have another but it has not been put together yet. It is a 2 1/2' x 4' cast bowl type with either a coal resevoir on the front or it is for water. No blower as of yet but heavy as the dickens. |
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07-04-2008, 07:13 PM
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Hey Reb. I am not positive on the exact time period for the cart. It's owned by the state Historical society. They built it from plans that they got from, I think the said, S Carolina. I think that it was revolutionary war time period. At the site, we portray the year 1845.
Last edited by CurlyGeorge; 07-04-2008 at 07:15 PM. Reason: Adding a date. |
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07-04-2008, 07:17 PM
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Thanks Curly, I knew the Rev War style was a cart mounted forge, but I have never seen one. That could work for the 1840 impression at the Martin Log Cabin circa 1820. |
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07-04-2008, 07:22 PM
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We're going to the site Tommorrow and Sunday. I'll try to find out more info and maybe see if I can get the plans. If I can, I'll let you know and make arrangements to get them to you.
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07-04-2008, 07:27 PM
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Hey!! That would be great. Thanks |
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07-05-2008, 12:51 AM
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 done some modifications since this pic but its pretty much the same.
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