77 iron

I recently acquired a cast iron Canedy Otto forge that was cracked and was apparently repaired with JB Weld on the corner where the blower arm attaches. I am concerned that this repair will not be sturdy enough to hold the weight of the blower arm and blower. What can I do to reenforce this repaired corner? Should I have it professionally welded or perhaps bolt a metal strap around that corner? Or should I attach the blower to the opposite corner? Any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Welding inside and out would be great, but if your not comfortable with doing that a plate for reinforcement on the inside would be sufficient.
Changing the subject a little. How did you identify this as a Canedy Otto forge? I have recently acquired one just like it, but mine has no makers marks or numbers on the forge or blower.
Have a great day an enjoy that forge.
Thanks Charles

Ran an add in the local paper for an anvil or other blacksmith items.
Got two replies, both had 25 lb LGs! Went an looked at both, one was way to proud of his even though he had never used it. Made a deal on the other one and a built forge made from a binder wheel and cement.
The forge weighed nearly as much as the hammer.
He told me as I was leaving that he had an old electric blower for the forge "somewhere" and he would bring it to me sometime.
He brought it to my cabinet shop today, It's a real nice buffalo forge blower with a 1/2hp motor that runs like a top.
Now just to get it hooked up to my other forge and to see if that hammer will run.

Have a great day
Charles

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50 lb Little Giant Trip Hammer, PAT.JAN.1901. - Serial number NO293 – - $2000 (New Douglas, IL)

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50 lb Little Giant Trip Hammer, PAT.JAN.1901. - Serial number NO293 – originally shipped on 9/17/1901 - Made by Mayer Bros, Mankato, MN – 3rd owner – Worked last year – now motor needs work – plate on motor has following information – Type C51, HP 5, Cycles 60, Volts 11, AMP 5, Constant Speed 1760 RPM. $2000 firm. New Douglas, IL (45 miles NE of St. Louis) – Call 618-223-8166 - can share more pictures with your email address.

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Well I'll be...you FINALLY started posting here!! I will put FEB 19 on the calendar!

77iron, I grew up in Goldthwaite! My brother in law lives 1 mile of the "Tooty House" between Priddy and Goldthwaite. I really encourage you to attend a meeting of one of the groups mentioned, and the one Alan has planned would be excellent I assure you. Far enough in advance to plan for and not too far to travel.

Alan, are you going to do have tailgating? What is the format for the meetings, you guys doing the demos or what....just curious. Happy New Year to you both.

Alan
I am looking into the Balcones group.
I will try to make the meeting at your place.
Thanks for the invite.

Thomas who is your brother inlaw, I know some folks over that way.

Actually from Comanche, Texas which is 30 miles east of Brownwood.

Glad to find this forum.
I live in central Texas and am interested in learning more about blacksmithing.
I am a residential contractor and raise curly horses with my wife on our farm.
I've done a small amount of smithing such as fireplace tools,cranes and hinges.
Anxious to learn more and acquire some more tools.
Thanks for now and Happy New Years!