Mark G Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I just noticed on-line that this weekend there's a farm auction about 20 miles from where I live. And in the pictures what what being auctioned is an "old sheller". Well, from what I can tell it's a old 3 legged rivet forge. I can tell it's missing one leg and I can't get a good view of the blower, but I know the drive gears are gone. Would it be worth it to go and try and fix it up. I don't need a forge. But, was just wondering what everyone out there would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 If I was in need of a forge I might try it. However this forge looks like it has holes in the pan, missing a leg drive wheel, pull arm and linkage along with misc. other stuff. Might be easier to build the 55 forge BP0133 than to fix this one up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Maybe a bit harsh but there comes a time where these old things just become a bit of junk. Easier to build one from scratch if you needed one. However, if you are into restoration projects then this could be a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 that thing is parts... if you have one you need parts for i would get it otherwise leave it unless you need more scrap metal laying around.... it is one ide use as a planter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crij Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 If it was me, if it went for a nice price and the pan was intact, I would make a new leg (socket looks good, so it would just be a piece of bent pipe). Then I would figure a way to connect a free-standing blower to the old intake, or just lop off the old blower if the casting was shot. Then use it till I find the parts to restore the works. Just my opinion, Rich C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'd just use it for the tray and put in my own tuyere and air handling equipment. I'm slowly planning the next forge for my firepot I made from a 1937 banjo rear end axle cover, bought 2 made into jack stands back in the 60's or so and have been using one of them as my primary coal forge firepot for over 20 years just changing the forge "tray" as time goes by. The next one will be built so the firpot dismounts easilly for travel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBrown Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Depends allot on condition and price. even if its in horable shape if its cheep enough id buy it never know what you might be able to use it for or parts off it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I would say: 1) Tools that were purchased with the intent to fix them tended to accumulate in my shop, waiting for repairs, until I decided to stop accumulating broken tools. 2) A tool is beyond fixing if it costs more in time and money to purchase *and* fix it than to make a new one from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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