jjohnson Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I just ran into a unique (to me at least) forge. I had the opportunity to find an old gentleman that bought this forge from a trade school in Utah about 60 yr's ago. It's a Champion forge with two fire pots back to back. They are are exhausted at the back, and have movable scoop hoods to adjust to the work and fire size. The exhaust is y'd together under ther base and has to be power vented out. The table is (my guess) 3ft by 5ft. Does thus ring a bell with anyone? It's VERY COOL, and I want to offer a fair price for it. It would be absolutly perfect as I have two son's that want to learn. Any Idea's?? Thank you, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 could you post pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drako11 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 That sounds really REALLY neat! I would love to see it!!! Better yet I WANT one! If you post pics I will definitely be trying to re-create it or to find one to buy. : P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm going to try for pictures tomorrow, I'll get my boy's to help me put it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 You mean like these? They're Buffalos but they're down draft, clam shell hood, dual station forges just the same. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 That looks identical, except for the base. The hoods look exactly like that. Maybe there was some comingling of components? I'm going to try to post pictures tomorrow. Do you have any thoughts as to value? Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I've seen better pics I just don't have any. Sorry no idea what it's worth, several hundred at least would be my guess. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I was finaly able to get some photo's. Have you seen a forge like this? The cast pipe goes under the base to "Y" the exhaust out thru the floor. Any feedback? Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As you have deduced, this unit was made when blacksmiths were numerous and worked in large shops. Several manufacturers made back to back forges so two people could have a common exhaust and forge area with separate forging stations. Trade school makes all the sense in the world - price would be whatever you can agree on. Keep in mind that you could build a similar unit using separate pots and a common hearth for a few hundred plus your labor - Frosty's number sounds right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I have seen one version of the downdraft forge where the hand crank ran both a blower *and* the extraction fan. Very odd but was all original and un-modified and the owner wouldn't turn loose of it---liked watching it rust I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cretedog Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Champion #202DDD from my old catalog. Snap it up, sandblast and paint it, and enjoy the heck out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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