Irondragon Forge ClayWorks

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Glad to have ya aboard Will, we love pictures of just about anything as long as they are G-rated. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

I really like your version. If you don't mind I'll make two, one for me and another for a trade item at our blacksmith meeting. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

I have a 30 pound Star and it is comparable to the Little Giant, depending on how well it is maintained. It's a shame that the main clutch hub has been broken like that, not sure a tire could be modified to drive it. I would think about making a steel hoop that could be bolted/welded to the existing part of the hub for the clutch. The Star frame has an inherent weakness in the center where the hole is. The previous owner had made reinforcement plates and bolted them on both sides, the bolts show in my picture.I had to pour all new Babbitt bearings when I got it.

I had to look them up and now I want one. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

I was hoping to see more donations, but it looks like no more, really disappointed in the response so far. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

There are a lot of suppliers listed here, might try some of them. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Like George said, you really need to adapt the forge and fire pot so you have more working space around it. The brake rotor will work for the fire pot but should set down against the drum top which will be the table where your fuel will be so new fuel can be raked into the fire as needed. With the rotor dropped into the bigger hole, you will still have about an inch of the rotor exposed and that can be filled in with clay sand mix to make the table even with the fire. The clay will also insulate the drum top keeping it from burning or rusting out. To go with a side draft chimney system you really should scrap the hood and build a "super sucker" side draft. Going straight up through the roof would also be my choice. Here is just a couple of pictures of my setup which has been working fine for about 30 years now. Also you didn't tell us what your air supply & fuel will be coal, lump charcoal or something else. As you can see I had to modify my hood for a better draw and the stack goes straight up through the roof. The forge under the cover is our propane forge. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Welcome from the Ozark mountains. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Another avenue would be to buy a used running one off eBay or Amazon and keep yours for spare parts, did a quick search and eBay has the same model for around $15. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Are we talking about the drive pulley that goes on the motor. If so I made one to run my 30 pound star, but couldn't use it as the mice/pack rats ate the leather belt, so I converted to a V-belt drive. Here is the one I made, laminated wood mounted to an old V-belt pulley turned down on the wood lathe. It could use a bit of a crown to help the belt stay on. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. It is an interesting piece for sure, I have no idea what it is intended to do. To me it looks like it is part of another larger machine and hold some sort of liquid. We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add a general location in your profile. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

I'm afraid you have started something in our shop. Debi just walked by, stopped and said oh those are really cute. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

The tray under the anvil comes in very handy to set tools on that you are using like hardy or chisels etc. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. I'm also thinking Hay Budden. If so there should be a serial number on the front foot under the horn and the base would have an indention like this. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. One possibility would be to contact your local Highway Dept and see if they have highway guard rails that have been removed for one reason or another. I know that ARDOT has them all the time and will donate them for a good cause. I would say your project will fit that category. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus