Canadian Blower and Forge

Fabracated Forge
While the hood on this forge probably does a fair job it will be much smokier than a good side draft and makes the forge difficualt to access from the sides. A hole was cut in the back for long work.

With the sides of the forge open there should be cut-aways for long work to pass across the fire pot deep enough to be in the prime heat zone (above the oxidizing zone).

Photos from Cameron Zuber.

This firepot is in poor shape from being over heated, probably from an unattended fire OR trying to heat work that was improperly located too high above the fire. NOTE cutaways in the sides of the firepot. The sides of the forge should have matching cutaways on at least one axis to match. Intake side of blower with screen to keep out insects and rodents. Factory Motor Motor and Blower on base. Similar to U.S. made forges. Universal Moter Spec Plate. Cutler Hammer Control - Possibly original for this forge. These are a classic and date from the late 1800's Many still function. Buffalo Forge - Cutler Hammer Control ID Plate. Round Firepot

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References and Links

• THE FORGE Blacksmith Forges, Ancient and Modern
• Coal Fire Management
• Claying Forges
• Coal and Charcoal FAQ Includes types, burning temperature and stacks and hoods for coal forges.
• Coal Scuttle Coal Suppliers courtesy of the Blacksmith's Gazette.
• Commercial Charcoal Retort By Andrew Hooper, Kiwi Blacksmith, New Zealand.
• Örjan's charcoal making method Barrel method with illustration.

• Charcoal (carbón) Pit in Costa Rica Anvilfire NEWS February 2005