February 19, 201214 yr My old cast iron forge, maybe a Lancaster, dates waaay back, and it came with two lugs integral to the casting. Each lug has a 5/8" horizontal hole. This design was intended to contain a pivoting work support which I made of 1/2" D wrought iron. The supporting leg is likewise 1/2" D with a turned eye at the top. I made a 5/16" D slide to hold shorter lengths, as shown.
February 19, 201214 yr That is a very nice setup. Simple, and effective. I'll have to remember this. Phil
February 19, 201214 yr Not sure what brand that my shop forge is. But it also has the lugs on it. I used the one on the right to hold one end of a 1/2" rod to hold a tong rack that I made. I have a stand that sets on the floor and adjust to height to hold my stock while in the fire. Those lugs are handy. :)
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