Hammer forge

A water-powered forge of the type illustrated in the book, dating from the end of the 19th century and remaining in use until late in the 1950s.
Cutaway elevation and plan drawings of a water-powered hammer forge building, with numbered parts from water inlet and undershot water wheel to hammer, anvil and double bellows.

The hammer forge illustrated on the opposite page dates from the end of the 19th century and was powered by water. It remained in use until late in the 1950s.

Legend: 1. water inlet 2. shut-off gate 3. regulating gate 4. undershot water wheel 5. water wheel shaft 6. peg hoop with four pegs 7. support beam 8. impact jaw 9. hammer shaft 10. hammer 11. pole brace 12. fire and hearth 13. beam 14. column 15. anvil 16. anvil block 17. double bellows

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Adapted from “"We do it straight" — Wire Straightening”, p. 93 (ISBN 3-00-005897-4).

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