rwolfe Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I recently picked up this small forge for $100 to use for demonstrations. I already had a small "rivet" forge that has a hand cranked blower that I currently use but just like the looks of the hand pump action on this one. It was missing the wooden handle and was quite dirty. I made a new handle, cleaned it up and then somehow it ended up getting painted. I don't think it was originally painted as there was no remnant paint on it even back in various crevices. The only marking on it is cast onto the bottom of the pan: "No. 100." The action is remarkably smooth and it moves air quite well. Can anyone tell me anything about this style of forge? Does it have a name? Are they earlier than the crank style? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryCarroll Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I have one identical to yours. I was told it is a 1914 sears. Mine works great. A picture was in the gallery before things got changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwolfe Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Beautiful paint job, looks sharp. Have you used it? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 It is called a Ratchet Forge because of the "ratcheting" action.. I see them from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwolfe Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Frosty, had to get a new grate for the tuyere - ended up using a cast iron floor drain cover. Fired it up and it works great. You have to get a little rhythm going with the handle. Wayne, thanks for the name - sounds better than pump forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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