This is a picture of the tool that makes it easier to work with larger pieces. It goes into the holes on anvil.
This is a picture of my setup. I'm hoping over the next year to make it look more authentic.
A chronicle of my attempts to create an early clock using only traditional techniques.
6 comments:
Sweet. Is the top cotton or synthetic? How do you deal with heat?
The top is synthetic but theoretically fire resistant. Still want to get rid of it.
I know what you mean, and Panther Lodges ain't cheap.... Would you be thinking of a rectangular marquis with the sides removed, or perhaps a bell-ended wedge with a nice big awning? The advantage to the bell-end wedge is only three poles (plus two more for the awning). I have seen these work well for a travelling forge set-up. (Plus plenty of out-of-view storage!)
I'm thinking of the exact same layout as the current setup for one main reason. The open ends allow smoke to easily vent. I might go with fewer poles then the modern setup that I have. I'm thinking of making the pavilion myself rather than purchasing.
In that case, if you don't already have a source, a good google search will allow you to find the extra-wide specialty awning canvas so you won't have to sew together oodles of 60" wide strips of fabric store yardage. Don't forget the dags! (Everything's better with dags.)
There's always room for dags... :)
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