tinkererham Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I want to make a fair offer for a forge my friend left with his heirs. (I miss him!) It is a rusted unit that needs a new pan at least. His estate has not been settled yet and I don't know anything about the real value of this forge. the clinker breaker still turns, but the cover on the bottom seems to be rusted in place. I only used my bare hands to try to open it. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 We need photos, lots of photos. Are there any identifying names, numbers, marks on the forge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkererham Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 On the casting of the firebox(?) I saw "Centaur Binghamton(?) Wis. I have no pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Size? Shape? Any special features? without details I can say that that forge is most likely worth somewhere between US$5 and US$500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewed Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 On the casting of the firebox(?) I saw "Centaur Binghamton(?) Wis. I have no pictures. Centaur Forge Burlington WI. They are still in business ( about half hour from my house! ) Web site : http://www.centaurforge.com/?gclid=COKa5eytyqgCFUiK4AodFjJipA You might be able to find the same forge on their web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That will tell you what it is, and what it sold for new. What it sells for used, and in need of repairs will be different. It will come down to what can you afford. If you can afford $100 then that is what you can pay. If you can afford $50, don't pay $100. The last 2 forges I bought were an older cast iron Champion style, and a really nice sheet steel pan Buffalo. I offered $75 on the Champion style, and $125 on the Buffalo, and got both. The Buffalo is ready to run as is, the Champion will need a little work. It will come down to if you can really use it, or if it is just for sentimental reasons. The reason I say this is that you can build a solid fuel forge for practically nothing using scrap items. Does the family even want to sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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