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Very nice Frosty, Im using RR spikes to learn about moving steel in general. Forging is amazing. I love it. Now to practice,practice,practice.lol-Thank you-Marekz

Aldo Bruno from new jersey steel baron( as mentioned above) is a great source. I would suggest some 1084 steel to start with- a bit easier on the heat treating and a wonderful steel.-Marekz

I found this in craigslist. The guy said it works great. Anyone near there?- sounds like a good deal-Thanks-Marekz http://duluth.craigslist.org/tls/2973039894.html

Thank you Frosty, I wanted to have an electric free set up. I am jumping the gun a bit. Bellows sounds like a good idea. Ill move in that direction for now. In the last couple days Ive been forging RR spike in my gas forge- much fun. I am going over a " blacksmith's " house next weekend. Thanks for the wake up. _ Mark

Hello, anyone have any opinions or words of wisdom about this forge set up. Notice the missing crankcase top. Thank you-Marekz

Thank you Arcc, do you mean the champion works best on the small break drum versus using it on the main forge. I dont know the number on the champion forge pictured above but im guessing its a #40.Whats the difference between a 40 and a 400. Ive been searching around and had alot of hits on the champion ( repairing/use of etc...) but there isnt that many hits on the canedy royal western chief. My ultimate goal is to build a semi large stationary forge. I dont plan on ever moving it. I would use my gas forge for that. Are those prices reasonable if there in " fine" working order. BTW- both these come from a blacksmith whos been forging for over 30 years. He had them in storage until i inquired about them. I trust him. As was mentioned by Matto, the canedy is the cream of the crop- im just worried about repairing it ( when it need be) because of the limited info out there. Please remmember , i am very very new to all this, so if my logic is off, i apologize . Thank yall- much--Marekz

Thank you Thomas, i am currently stuck on- forging with out the use of electricity or gas. The name slips me ( brain fart) but i was also considering the hand pump air blower- double handled thing you squeeze like an accordian. Thank you-Mark

Hello Yall, my name is Mark , Im from Athens Georgia. I have finally took the dip into forging steel for arts and knives. I was looking to buy a hand crank . I am currently looking at the 2 blowers below. 1 is a canedy otto , and the smaller one is a Champion blower. Can any one assist me in making my decision on which one to buy. The smaller champion is approx $175 and the larger canedy royal is $320. Both are in " fine working order. Any benefits from one over the other. Thank you Mark .