hobmeier1 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 hello everyone, i need advice on a "forge" i am thinking of purchasing. not sure who makes it, but it looks like a champion lever forge. the belt is missing, appears to have been reuilt, cleaned up, etc. im curious of the value. i dont want to pay too much, he is asking 200$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Depends on you, your ability to fabricate, weld, bank account and if you are going to need an anvil, vise & other tools. Here's a link to my setup. I would like to make a side draft hood for it in the future vs. always making sure I'm upwind. It would also shield sunlight as I use it outdoors. Other than that it works great, plenty of room to heat something long like a rockbar. I would suggest getting the largest brake drum you can and line it which helps with fuel efficiency. '?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> If you can you'd want to get the 2" pipes as drops from an irrigation company that would save you money vs. plumbing supply. I probably have $30 or less invested in my forge. The angle iron was scrap from a demolished fire pit that I got for free. Ugly yes, working great and does most of what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 A forge is one of the easiest of smithing tools to build and often one of the most overpriced on the antique market. Is this a small round rivet forge? If so probably not the best type for general forging though OK for light work. Seems overpriced to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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