where to get something like this but new and in the UK?
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Pete, the green woodworker had a nice little home forge that he makes and sells at the WG this year, he makes them out of old gas bottles, give him a call and he will sort you out.
http://www.anvils.co.uk/forges.htm
the round one is ok, but I'd save the expense of bying a built in blower and use a cheap
Cylinder type hoover, it works just a well, and with a bit of practice, it is infinitely controllable
Didn't Ludlowsurvivors do a thread where he made a version of that using an old gas bottle?
Looked pretty neat and simple to knock up and could also be used as a barbecue
Looked pretty neat and simple to knock up and could also be used as a barbecue
if you are just after a blower, then a lot of us use a dust extractor from axminster with teh hose in teh exit side. I just a had a look on their website and can't find it, but they useually have them for about £60/£80
Didn't Ludlowsurvivors do a thread where he made a version of that using an old gas bottle?
Looked pretty neat and simple to knock up and could also be used as a barbecue
Wasn't me guv, honest it wasn't, mine was the stove rather than the forge, I do remember it though...
LS
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18453
There is a forge type thing posted by JohnC in this thread.
LS
There is a forge type thing posted by JohnC in this thread.
LS
Do a search for the British Blacksmith Association. You can also follow the link from the ABANA (Artist Blacksmith Association of Norht America - they are actuall world-wide) web site. These all have For Sale and Wanted classified ads sections, and lots of links to businesses and local groups. And once you make contact with a local group or people near you, it will amaze you to see all the possible tools that have been ... scrounged up.
The cheapest/easiest electric blower I have ever found is that $10 usd gun-type hair dryer you can find at any discount department store. They usually have two speeds, and it doesn't matter if it heats the air up first. They are basically a squirrel-cage fan/blower. I have used them on coal forges, but they work very well on gas forges. And the more way more air than you need. Attach a little swinging plate on the side to cover up part or most of the air intake. But I have also just used duct-tape to cover up most of the air intake holes - pealing back a little bit at a time until I get the air flow I want. The sliding/swinging cover plate just works better and is easier to adjust. You do need to kind of protect the plastic nossle a little from any heat conducting back through the iron pipe from your forge. And if (when) it dies, a replacement is readily available - and still cheap. The hardest part is figuring out how to attach it and hold it in place. (I used duct tape.)
You might also want to pick up some flexible metal pipe from the auto parts store - generally used on engine exhaust/intake systems. This helps you tweak things around as you are trying to fit your blower to your forge - without having to bend rigid pipe.
I know it's in the US, but you might want to check out Centaur Forge. They are one of the largest horseshoing/blacksmithing supply places in the US. www.centaurforge.com
I hope this helps. Find a local blacksmith club - they can REALLY REALLY help you with tools and supplies. They have "been there - done that".
Just a few humble thoughts to share. Take them as such.
Mikey - yee ol' grumpy German blacksmith out in the Hinterlands
The cheapest/easiest electric blower I have ever found is that $10 usd gun-type hair dryer you can find at any discount department store. They usually have two speeds, and it doesn't matter if it heats the air up first. They are basically a squirrel-cage fan/blower. I have used them on coal forges, but they work very well on gas forges. And the more way more air than you need. Attach a little swinging plate on the side to cover up part or most of the air intake. But I have also just used duct-tape to cover up most of the air intake holes - pealing back a little bit at a time until I get the air flow I want. The sliding/swinging cover plate just works better and is easier to adjust. You do need to kind of protect the plastic nossle a little from any heat conducting back through the iron pipe from your forge. And if (when) it dies, a replacement is readily available - and still cheap. The hardest part is figuring out how to attach it and hold it in place. (I used duct tape.)
You might also want to pick up some flexible metal pipe from the auto parts store - generally used on engine exhaust/intake systems. This helps you tweak things around as you are trying to fit your blower to your forge - without having to bend rigid pipe.
I know it's in the US, but you might want to check out Centaur Forge. They are one of the largest horseshoing/blacksmithing supply places in the US. www.centaurforge.com
I hope this helps. Find a local blacksmith club - they can REALLY REALLY help you with tools and supplies. They have "been there - done that".
Just a few humble thoughts to share. Take them as such.
Mikey - yee ol' grumpy German blacksmith out in the Hinterlands
I'm no expert on these things but that looks to me like an ancient freestanding wash bowl with the cold weather box and air filter from a pre-90's Austin mini welded underneath. I could make you one if you like?
S0rry, my memories got things mixed up then.
I found the thread and it was by Maddave, HERE so sorry to Maddave also.
Its a very informative thread and one of my mates looks like he will be getting a posh barbecue soon, little does he realise the real reason
