I have been wanting to start black/knifesmithing but the anvil was always the cost getting in my way. Even an old chunk of railroad track around here was "collectible" and cost a fortune.
I have been trying to get my Great Grandfather's Forge from my uncle for some time. Well, he finally let it go. I picked it all up yesterday and to my surprise I got my GGF's anvil as well.
I have attached pictures. Any help identifying the forge would be appreciated. The blower is a The Silver MFG Company 913. I couldn't find any info on that, just some catalogues I couldn't access. I'm thinking the forge may be the same. The blower is now attached to an old milk/creme separator, I assume to take advantage of the gear ratio. Very stiff, but I have it turning now.
The anvil is a Henry Wright. 134lbs. Seems to be in very good shape. Can't wait to get it all up and running. I still plan to build a propane forge, but for now i will give this a try.
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