blacksmithtech Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 A picture would help but if my memory is working properly, I think it was made by Champion. If it's the one I am recalling, it is very heavy wall and has three slots in the bottom with no movable breaker - made for coke. Is that the right description or does it have a clinker ball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mills Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I have seen one of these in use with coal. I asked the man about clearing the ports and he simply picked up his poker and cleared them. I have rethought the value of clinker breakers ever since. Next forge probably won't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 IMHO, it is a very good firepot and I would not hesitate to buy the forge setup if it's a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 couldn't resist giving my 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Barter Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 JR, I never thought of that. I have one of those triangular deals, but it always has the flat spot up. I can't keep it in any other position. I notice that my fire is small, but sometimes I want a bigger one. Thanks for the info. I'll see what I can rig up to get it to stay in one place. BTW, I didn't get to talk to you much at Possum's Hammer-In (I was only there for a few hours on Saturday), but it was nice to meet you. rvb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Your whirlwind firepot was available from the Sears & Roebuck Catalog in 1897 for about $7.00. They were also sold through T. Eatons in Canada and through other supply companies of the time. The last one I saw in a catalog for sale was in one dated 1931. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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