Pug}{maN Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 theres no markings on it . any idea on whos it is ? years ? good or bad ? needs tightend up and all that but works as is, got it for $100.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice catch. I'm looking for a portable forge. My forge is stationary and I have been approached to do 3 demos this fall. I can make one but would rather pick up a "real" one. You've done good! Mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsShip Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Very nice. I want one like it! I actually found one hidden in a junk barn but the guy wants 500 bucks for it, and it looks like everything is seized up. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well pretty much every hardware company/store/dealer and their dog made similar forges so could be most anyone if not marked. Not to mention re-branding (Sears & Roebuck sold anvils under their "brand name" made by a slew of different makers, HB and Trenton to name a couple IIRC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 i got to fixing some of the no bolts and no oil for god knows how long and it spins and blowes like a charm now ! should i keep the rubber belt on it or go back with the leather tipe ? o and i found a 100 stamped on the bottom of the pan ? that all i can find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 That's a beauty, for sure. I'd keep the rubber belt until it wears out, but be sure to have a spare belt on hand so you don't lose any time hunting another one. And paint those ugly legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 i have been to bussy useing it to paint it yet, any one know where to get a new ash grate ? it has 2 cracks in it and its not going to last long.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 There's a guy on ebay that sells replacement grates. Seems like a decent price, too, but I'm not sure what "grey iron" is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blacksmith-Tuyere-Plate-/251120068678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a77ec2846#ht_500wt_1021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 i knew i seen that some ware ! thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 grey iron is the cheapest form of cast iron---when you break it the surface is gray. Perfectly proper for a grate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thomas, how long would you expect a grey iron grate to last in the forge? This particular one doesn't look too thick..... Would you be better off drilling a bunch of holes in some mild steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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