champion 400

champion 400 forge setup with lefty blower arm and brand-new firebox and tuyere by Newman Forge and Foundry, hamilton, ontario. blower is connected to tuyere with galvanised flex hosing and stainless seal clamps. there is also an adaptor between the hosing and tuyere, all sourced from a custom exhaust shop. forge was bought for $300CDN, firebox and tuyere for $500 CDN, hosing and clamps for $80. slack tub is a $25 item from a garden supply centre. an old whiskey barrel cut in half. future plans include scroll cutting the steel pipe to fit the back of the forge body, and continuing with the stainless pipe up to the welding hood just out of frame. the 14 inch diameter and 6 inch backspacing should create a natural draw.