ledson Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi all, this here is a picture of a forge I am interested in buying. Thing is I don't know enough about them to know if it's worth what they're asking. I can get it for $250 obo what do you guys/gals think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I recently purchased 2 forges. One is a Buffalo, and the other is a Champion. The Champion is in similar condition, and it was $75. The Buffalo is in great shape with a hood, and it was $100-$125. Of course I have to mention the disclaimer that I fall into some good deals, and I am a cheapskate at times. Price will be determined by your locale, as well as your own personal pain level. Look around, they are not rare, unless you have to have one right away. How free is the blower, does it rotate? Personally I would pass at that price, especially if the blower needs a rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 That'a a $100 forge in these parts, in good shape all around and a free turning blower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecelticforge Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Does it work? Any spots rusted through? Is the fan in good shape? If it is in good shape, I would say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledson Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks for the help everyone. I am waiting to hear back about if the blower works like it should and how sound the metal is on everything. It's a long drive for me to look at it so I'm searching for all the info first. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 i have ta agree about the price looks high to me but i am cheap! what part of the country are you in?some places that is a ok deal others thats top dollar...good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledson Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 I'm in Canada, Nova Scotia. This is a great site btw, I might even build my own forge after seeing some forges people built here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilikilt Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm in Canada, Nova Scotia. This is a great site btw, I might even build my own forge after seeing some forges people built here. If I were you, I would look for a blower. If they're rare in NS, you can get them from Ebay for around $50 If you have access to a welder, or know a friend, I would save your money and simply build a forge from whatever materials you can obtain easily. Do a search on the 55 forge, and this will show you that a forge needn't be expensive to be effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 You can't have it, it's got my name on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 i'd get it just for the blower but then again you can never find any around here, but i'd still get it even if i wasn't going to use the pot.you never know when another will come up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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