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1886 Article-Star Machine Co., Blacksmith Forges |
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Scientific American 28 Aug 1886 pg 132 |
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THE STAR PORTABLE FORGES — Mr. C. Hammelmann, the patentee of all forges made in Buffalo, N. Y., so far as we know of, has, after long study and having noted the vulnerable points and defects in his early inventions, produced a portable forge which, in its mechanical arrangements, is very much superior to any former ones. On this page we give cuts of this forge and blower, known as the "Star Portable Forge " and blacksmith's hand blower. Many admirable features are introduced, which increase in every way the general efficiency of the device. The number of working parts has been so reduced that the construction is extremely simple, thereby lessening the friction to be overcome in a corresponding degree. There is only one large wheel, over which passes the belt driving the blower. The method of operating the band wheel is simple and ingenious, and there is no liability of getting out of order. This wheel is driven by a rack, which has an up and down motion in guides attached to the legs of the machine, and which engages with a pinion on a clutch mounted on the main or driving shaft. This shaft is so arranged that any wear of the pinion and rack can be taken up by means of set-screws. The rack is operated by a lever hung on a swivel, so that the worker is permitted to move about on a considerable radius. It is evident
The forge shown in Fig. 2 is especially adapted for heavy blacksmith work, having a large fireplace, with sufficient blast to do the heaviest kind of work. , It will heat 4 inch round iron in ten minutes. The fan is 14 inches, the hearth 30 by 40 inches, the height 30 inches, and the weight 265 pounds. This forge has been used by carriage and wagon blacksmiths, and has given great satisfaction. It saves time, occupies but a small space, and is more convenient and effective than brick forges and bellows.
The manufacturers of these forges, the Star Machine Company, of 198 and 200 Terrace, Buffalo, N. Y., also make all the usual styles and shapes of forges and blowers, and in each one the same essential principles are embodied. It will be seen that this company, owing to the reduced number of parts and labor necessary to make them, can place a first-class machine upon the market at a reduced cost.
Patent 339,547 |
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1886 Star Machine Co., Star Portable Blacksmith Forge
1886 Star Machine Co., Star Portable Blacksmith Forge
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