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So, I've been needing to do something to actually have a hand crank forge blower (Rotary bellows) instead of that shop-vac I modified.
The entirely new structure that was built was mainly erected simply to support the rotary bellows and allow for it to be firmly clamped down. I had to prepare quite a lot before building that wooden contrivance so it may last a long time.
Rocks, gravel and other debris were dug out and "stones" were laid so it wasn't life infested soil touching the wood.
The "stones" are large chunks of cement walkway that were removed from the front of the house. I couldn't say no to keeping it, since it was such nice material.
In order to surely keep rot from getting the bottom of the "workbench" I torched it with my gasoline blow torch.
The whole thing is solid and doesn't rock despite the ground being totally unlevel. A few rocks were propped under the high spots and it has done the job.
The rotary bellows is mounted temporarily and each time I am finished I bring all of that stuff into the workshop so it doesn't rust/rot/swell/degrade.
Obviously this seems like a lot of trouble, and believe me it is. I'd rather be able to keep as much outside as I can, but I'd rather not let the elements get to it. Though, the rotary bellows may be something I can keep out there if I prepare it right and make adjustments to the workbench or what ever that thing is.
The entirely new structure that was built was mainly erected simply to support the rotary bellows and allow for it to be firmly clamped down. I had to prepare quite a lot before building that wooden contrivance so it may last a long time.
Rocks, gravel and other debris were dug out and "stones" were laid so it wasn't life infested soil touching the wood.
The "stones" are large chunks of cement walkway that were removed from the front of the house. I couldn't say no to keeping it, since it was such nice material.
In order to surely keep rot from getting the bottom of the "workbench" I torched it with my gasoline blow torch.
The whole thing is solid and doesn't rock despite the ground being totally unlevel. A few rocks were propped under the high spots and it has done the job.
The rotary bellows is mounted temporarily and each time I am finished I bring all of that stuff into the workshop so it doesn't rust/rot/swell/degrade.
Obviously this seems like a lot of trouble, and believe me it is. I'd rather be able to keep as much outside as I can, but I'd rather not let the elements get to it. Though, the rotary bellows may be something I can keep out there if I prepare it right and make adjustments to the workbench or what ever that thing is.
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It is definitely not dim shop at all. The best time to see colour would be around nightfall at 7PM.
Though, that old washingmachine frame over the forge does two things. It keeps rain and weather out as well as casts shade over the forge itself. In that dimness I get a good idea of what temperature I'm at.
If I'm really needing a lot of darkness I could use a bucket with solid non opaque walls to darken it up on the spot, though for general forging heats the dull yellow presents itself rather easily even in daylight.
Though, that old washingmachine frame over the forge does two things. It keeps rain and weather out as well as casts shade over the forge itself. In that dimness I get a good idea of what temperature I'm at.
If I'm really needing a lot of darkness I could use a bucket with solid non opaque walls to darken it up on the spot, though for general forging heats the dull yellow presents itself rather easily even in daylight.
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