Have you got a forge setup yet? As I have been smithing using friends forges and seasonally at the maple sugar shack, I am just getting around to building two portable forges, one from a brake drum, and a larger one from a wheel rim (plus refractory brick). I work at an auto dealer so no problem getting those. I can watch for larger brake drum and/or rim if you want. I want to get one stand fabricated that will support both of those. Have a Bufco blower bought from a friend.
About 10 years ago, I walked around a large scrap yard in Brantford. I recall it was called Brant County Metals, or something to that effect. Didn't find it in a quick online search. They had everything from surplus metal stock to huge cast iron machinery.
Just getting started in Hamilton, Ontario
in Ontario Artisan Blacksmiths Association (OABA)
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Hey Compboy,
in Hamilton too.
Have you got a forge setup yet? As I have been smithing using friends forges and seasonally at the maple sugar shack, I am just getting around to building two portable forges, one from a brake drum, and a larger one from a wheel rim (plus refractory brick). I work at an auto dealer so no problem getting those. I can watch for larger brake drum and/or rim if you want. I want to get one stand fabricated that will support both of those. Have a Bufco blower bought from a friend.
About 10 years ago, I walked around a large scrap yard in Brantford. I recall it was called Brant County Metals, or something to that effect. Didn't find it in a quick online search. They had everything from surplus metal stock to huge cast iron machinery.
Rob