Two Forks Forge

Thomas and George you make great points. What I would really like for a set up I found in Paw Paw Wilson's book "The Revolutionary Blacksmith". Time to reread the book. But, I would have to more research to verify.

Slag, I am 50 miles west, southwest of St. Louis. And, thanks for the welcome. I'll work on pictures.

Hello All, Seems I signed up ten years ago and then forgot about my membership. I was reawakened when I received a spam message from the site. It seems a young lady wanted to share her site. Spam, ya gotta love it (sarcasm). I have been part time smithing for almost 25 years. Specialize in re-enacting camp gear, especially steel strikers. Looking forward to learning more and contributing to the site.

Hello David, Emails did work. Thank you very much for the information. I am re-enacting War of 1812 time period in the Missouri Territory. I already have a blower and portable forge I currently use for demonstrations. Since crank blowers and steel forges were not used on the frontier (that I have found documentation on), I am looking into a clay lined box forge using a bellow air source. Thank you again, Bob T.

Hello Glenn, I did not find a Bellows section in the forum. I must of missed it.Thank you for your reply.

Hello, I am looking to build a leather air bellows for re-enacting. Any idea where to find construction plans. Not looking for a large size. Doesn't have to be a double bellows. Just enough to power a box forge. Thanks for your help in advance.