I picked up this forge  it is in mint condition 

Looks to be in very good condition. The tuyere should go in farther in the last picture. Have you read this yet? https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/53873-read-this-first/

It will help you get the best out of the forum. BTW welcome to IFI...

Here is a link to my pack forge.

https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/50626-us-army-cavalry-pack-forge/

 

Remember that they shoveled dirt into them to protect the bottom from heat and to form a fire bowl around the tuyere. They are a bit deal for general forging as you can’t generaly get long stock into the heat zone.