lateraliss

Well I couldn't find any information on this, so I decided to make what I had in mind. It actually turned out to work perfectly. The handle works perfectly, now I'm just waiting on a leather drive belt being mailed from Chicago and I'll be able to fire it up and see how well it works. Next is trying to find an inexpensive anvil.

Hi, I just bought this coal forge today. I am brand new at forging, this is my first one and I'm trying to learn as I clean this up. It needs some repairs, and I'm having trouble identifying the type of forge it is, so I can see what I'm missing. I know its missing a wooden handle, and the rod that connects to it needs replacing. What I don't know is exactly how the wood lever is fastened to the table and rod. I have some ideas but i want to be sure before I move forward. Does anyone happen to have any plans or photos of what this should look like when it is in working condition? Thanks for the help.