Swamp Yankee Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Looking for some help on the forge I just picked up. For starters I have narrowed it down to a 1892 #0 by Buffalo. Great shape with the exception of the handle for the blower which is incorrect, I will be making a new one out of oak or hickory. Any way to get the dimensions on the original handle? Also looking to see if anyone can send me a picture or schematic of where the blower attaches to the pan. Everything is attached and functioning but it doesn't look quite right underneath. I have attached a picture of the forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrex Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hey Swamp Yankee, That is a really nice looking first forge. I can't help you with any of the questons you posted :). The one thing I would do if it was me is put a layer of refractory cement around the pan at least were the fire pot is. I had an older rivet forge that I cracked after the first 2 fires. I put a layer of refractory cement in it after that hand haven't had any problems but I wish I would have done it before I fired it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Yankee Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks for the heads up, it looks like there already is a layer or Refractory cement in the bowl although its hard to see in the picture. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Newman Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 thats in very nice shape Swamp Yankee! Here is my rebuild project i just finished on one. The blower housing and connection was pretty well rusted out... but with my pics may it would help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Yankee Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 On 1/23/2016 at 0:09 AM, notownkid said: and the swage block is where? Thanks for the pictures Peter, that was helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Newman Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 if we weren't on opposite sides of the country i would say let me know if you need any of the gearing and or brackets..... think i might make a nice coffee table set out of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Yankee Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I coud use the parts for the handle that attach to the first gear. Let me know, I will grab any extra parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Newman Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I could take some close ups for you i think you should be able to smith some of those parts up in the forge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Yankee Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 On 1/29/2016 at 2:09 PM, Peter Newman said: I could take some close ups for you i think you should be able to smith some of those parts up in the forge No mine are in good working order. I just thought you were getting rid of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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