Stonewood forge Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hello to all. I am new to IFI, bloging and blacksmithing. This summer I bought a portable cavalry forge with a hinged lid, removable blower and legs. The box has 2 pair of sturdy handels and is 22.5" by 18.75" by 7" deep and has a 10.5" diamiter hand crank blower. The bolwer has "Champion Blower & Forge Co. Lancaster PA. U.S.A." on the side. The box has common brick around the edge but nothing protecting the bottom. I have not fired it yet, I thought it should have a refractory material in the bottom first. I would like to know: Do I need something in the bottom? What would be best as well as easy/affordable? What can you tell me about portable cavalry forges in general? How old or from what time frame is this forge? Thank you, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Most of the ones I have seen like that date from WWI through WWII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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