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12th Jan 2014, 05:24 PM #1
GUMTREE SA Blacksmith workshop was complete
This should interest someone on here, nothing to do with me just saw it on gumtree.
Blacksmith workshop was complete
Negotiable
Myponga SA 5202
BLACKSMITH WORKSHOP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.
We have started to break up the collection but there is still comprehensive working collection, including , LARGE LEATHER BELLOWS ,some hammers pliers, tongs, benders etc.ELECTRIC BLOWER large very heavy assembly table constructed of railway track and steel plate surface, an antique portable furnace (semi functional) has gone and blacksmiths vices and jigs. Jigs are for classic and special bends.
Small quantity of coke
Large quantity of long mild steel rod, plate, flat plate and obscure smithing steel (approx 1tonne) including discs
Furnace frame and fire bricks, electric blower, antique bellows (1.3m high)
Examples of items produced by jigs can be viewed (not for sale)
Approx 1.3 tonne+ weight
egotiable.
Can deliver within SA or arrange shipping
A large collection of rare reference books with manifold examples from over the centuries, some in foreign languages may be viewed but are to be made available to purchasers,
The books, many from the old East Germany are out of print
Michael Wobring
0400269908
Blacksmith workshop was complete | Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Yankalilla Area - Myponga | 1004837096…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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12th Jan 2014, 07:19 PM #2Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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Apart from the anvils and a few of the tools it doesn't look like there's that much of value.
What is shown in the photos is not that many tools for a full blacksmith shop and it's pretty obvious someone has already picked out the best ones.
It maybe of some interest to someone wanting to set up a traditional shop
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13th Jan 2014, 01:07 PM #3Senior Member
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Hmm,
If it 'was complete' why say that and split it up??
I wonder how this sale went; Dutton Blacksmith for sale
Photos and context also at; blacksmithdoris
It appeared mid-2011, if I recall correct.
Most 'heritage' blacksmithing collections are a hodge-podge of leftovers. Even the 'great' Eveleigh workshops (railways in Sydney) have issues from between closing down and the current custodian being able to keep an eye on things.
The Fire brigade forge shop in Sydney was mothballed decades ago, then pillaged, which made the remaining material worthless as a collection (so I have heard).
A complete shop tells an interesting story about its history development and survival as well as contribution to their community.
Keep an eye out for those complete smithys and agitate for their presevation!
regs,
AndrewOC
(heritage ratbag)'Waratah' spring hammer by Hands & Scott c.1911- 20, 'Duffy, Todd & Williams' spring hammer c.1920, Premo lathe- 1953, Premo filing machine.
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