Dragonjohn

Stuart, Thanks for the info and heads up on the sheetmetal. any chance I could get you to give me an idea of how high the front of the hood should sit above the firepot? I think I have the general shape down (using butcher paper layered) but am concerned on how high, and how far over, the hood should be. originaly the plan had the bend around the hood and riveted in the back but that makes the pattern about 6.5 ft by roughly 24 in. after fiddling with it and cutting it sraight up the center of the hood, I can get the whole thing cut out of a 4' by 4' piece of sheet. If (when)this works I'll post the demensions and pattern for Ya'll.

John, Thanks for searching for me. I've looked at that motor closely and have been trying to figure out how to replicate it. same with the hood, I have a basit pattern and am going to try and replicate a pattern with cardboard first to try and get the "look" prior to getting the steel. the next challenge is to find 20 gauge that isn't galvinized! I have a speed control that may be a good fit for ya'll; from Harbor Frieght, it will run about 20 bucks but you can plug right into it. (picture attached.) Rob, thanks for the complement! your right on the smithing and I really would like a means of heating better than my plumbers torch for raising sheet. heres a couple of my helms, all these are for SCA heavy weapons fighting.

Thanks for the replys so far, Tim, hehe, yea, more of an Armorsmith I would think- I lean towards the 11th and 12th century. Mostly focus on helms because the body protection of the day was mail. I'm not sure if you can see them, but I have afew on the facebook page in the albums. let me know if you can see them! Brian, thanks for the link, I've seen this gentleman and his adds; managed to capture an image that looks real close to what I think I have. I've seen the ebay add for the hood, thats a great suggestion on trying to contact him for a pattern. Mark, thanks!

Hello, I had found Ya’lls site while researching 2 Anvils that recently acquired; A Peter Wright 202 lb and a Mouse Hole Forge 109 lb. I’m not a blacksmith, but love recreate historical armor such as helms and various body parts (no weapons,, yet) and have a strong liking to restore/ repair things. It’s more of a hobby, but leads me to some interesting finds. This leads me to asking for help, I also acquired 2 forges. The smaller of the 2 is in really bad shape as it is cracked all the way across the pan and firepit plus the ash/ air tube is badly rusted. But the large one is a Buffalo Forge “electric”. this one was outside in a combine trailer upside down, and almost didn’t take it. I started with the motor and blower, figuring it would have to be replaced. Though badly rusted, bugged up and dirty, it cleaned up very well and fired right up when I plugged it in (runs like its brand new), only thing I have to replace is the cord. The plate has a patent date of 18 Feb 1913! The blower blades and body are pitted but solid enough for many more years of use, I couldn’t save the gasket or bolts though. So if I could draw on your knowledge and assistance, it would be of great appreciation! here we go: 1) Does anyone have pictures of this model or type of forge? I have searched for images but feel my lack of knowledge is not getting me to the right sites. 2) The motor states it is to be used with a rheostat. I would be interested in seeing/ finding one to restore or replace it. 3) I would like to make a hood or find a replacement for it; what gauge is the metal usually? Finding steel isn’t a problem but finding a pattern is proving to be a challenge! 4) Based on what I’ve learned so far, this would not be a good forge for me, too big, too nice for a novice, and I live dead in the city so charcoal or propane would probably be better options. I understand that Buffalo has no interest in their history, but is there anyone else Ya’ll might suggest that would be interested? Heres a link of what I’ve got so far- My link P.S. the add in the album is the best I could find as a reference to it Thanks in advance! John