Hello, I am new to blacksmithing and have been reading this site. Have to fix a couple bent up parts for my tractor's planter.
My plan is to make a cheap earth forge, use hardwood charcoal, and air from a small portable fan. Have all 3 at hand.
1st item is a control rod that is bent. My vise is too small to cold bend it back in shape. Though I could heat it red-orange and hammer it straight again.
2nd item may not be possible to bend back. I believe it is cast iron, not sure if it's malleable. Read here you can cut and weld... Think it would be possible to bend it instead? I could cut spacers and move this part over an 1" and have clearance. 4th pic shows about where it is bent.
Any advice on what I am doing appreciated!
Eric