The Vulcan Forge
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Provide the movable board with a handle 10" X 1" X 1/2",
attach it with wood screws, and connect the halves of the
bellows at their bottom edges with a pair of hinges secured
with screws from the inside. Cover the edges of the boards
with leather or plastic as shown, taking care to both glue
and tack the material to make a tight air seal. Double-lap
the covering at the bottom and glue it firmly to the
bellows' narrow lower end.
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TOOL RING
The tool ring surrounds the pail as shown in Fig. 1 and is
used as a handle for the forge, a holder for tongs, a rest
for work pieces, etc. Form a circle 18 inches in diameter
from 1/4-inch rod, bend the ends flat to match the
stationary board attached to the reflector, and fasten them
in place with sheet metal clips (this helps stabilize the
bellows). Affix the ring to the pail with a brace made from
the bad of the original bucket (see Fig. 4) . . . and add
any extra supports you feel are necessary.
TUYÈRE
Drill a hole in the pad in line with the center of the
reflector and directly opposite the lower hole on the
stationary board of the bellows. Cut a piece of pipe long
enough to extend into the center of the container, fit it
with an elbow, and screw this assembly into the flange on
the bellows so that the elbow curves upward. Finally, mix
10 pounds of fireclay and cover the sides and bottom of the
pail to protect the metal from heat . . . but leave the
air outlet exposed. Let the clay dry, and fire up your
forge!
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