Perk-Bilt

Thanks for the kind words. I e been smithing now for almost 3 years, and specialize in making tools. Hammers, sledge hammer, too and bottom tools, chisels and punches. I built a Clay Spencer tire hammer earlier in the year, and finished up a 16 ton hydraulic forging press just a couple months ago. Very handy equipment to have around. I also do "artsy" stuff when the mood strikes.. I have been a metal fabricator for around 40 years, and have a successful business building chassis for drag race cars. So metal is in my blood Lol. Just something about making metal subdue to your wishes. I love everything about metal work, so smithing was a natural progression "Back to the old ways" for me.

I made the Tuyere myself. 5" OD 3/16" wall tube with a 3" OD x 11 gauge wall tube for the airgate attachment. I already have a super sucker hood piped out through the roof in 12" duct. I mainly did this one to have much taller sides than the old one. It is a little bigger than my old top plate. Never had an issue with available space .my tongs and other tools hang next to the forge on several racks fastened to a wall. Easy access.My smithy is only 8' x 12', has three sides and a roof.

I just finished up my new coal forge over the weekend. Laurel Machine and Foundry firepot. I built the hearth from 1/4" x 3" angle for the frame, 1/4" steel plate top. The blower and airgate is from Kayne and Son's, and was on my other setup. I'm very impressed with the Laurel Machine firepot. It's around 1" thick and a very clean castings. Great people to deal with. I had previously been using a steel firepot that I fabricated from 1/2" plate. And it is still holding up great after 3 years of service. I'm donating it to a friend who is getting started in the craft along with a champion hand cranked blower I rebuilt.

Location added. I am a member of the Alabama Forge council Montgomery Alabama Forge region.

Has anyone here tried this blower? 404 link removed Never mind. I see it had been posted before. Junk???