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From: david@talgras.UUCP (David Hoopes)
Newsgroups: trial.rec.metalworking
Subject: Re: Forges
Message-ID: <69@talgras.UUCP>
Date: 25 Apr 91 14:27:23 GMT
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References: <1991Apr23.032100.26901@news.iastate.edu>
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In article <1991Apr23.032100.26901@news.iastate.edu> tac10@isuvax.iastate.edu writes:
>As there is nothing currently in the group, I wil post this in the
>hope that I understand the gist of its title.
>
>	I am interested in what anyone might have to say about
>forges, especially gas forges. I am in the process of attempting
>the construction of a gas forge detailed in Blade magazine
>(dec. 1990). As my interests mainly focus on patterm welded
>steel, I have hopes that a gas forge will reduce oxidation
>and facilite welds.

I went to a workshop on knofemaking a couple of weeks ago.  One of the
smiths brought his home made gas forge.  I was impressed.  They where able
to make hugh welds on all kinds of steel.  I have the plans for it if
you would like a copy mail me you address and I will send you one.


>	I would also appreciate information about blacksmithing
>equipement in the midwest area.
>

The only place that I know of to get new equipment is Centaur forge ltd.
P.O. Box 340, 117 N. Spring St.  Burlington, wis 53105, Phone (414) 
763-9175.  Call them and ask for a cataloge.  I have ordered a few things
from them and am happy with what I got.  Be forwarned they are not cheap.
If you don't feel like building your own forge they have a coulpe of gas
(and coal, and electric) forges listed.

Another source for buying or trading equipment is if you have a local
blacksmiths Assoc.  I belong to the Blacksmiths Assoc. of Missouri (BAM)
and have gotten a lot of useful info from them.  A group closer to you
might be the Great Plains Blacksmith Association.  You can write to them at
P.O. Box 17613,  Wichita Ks,  67217-0613.

Good luck on your knife making.  I am currently working on my first.  Most
of what I do is wagon and carriage restoreation.



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