wades24•5d ago

Stumbling upon a forgotten forge on a camping trip

The rusted bellows still worked, and it sparked an idea for my next piece.

3 comments

3 Comments

cole3565d ago

Whoa, that's wild. Old bellows are usually leather though, so maybe the metal frame was rusted?

lane.seth5d ago

Spot on about the rust, @cole356. Seen that a Bunch with old hardware. A soak in white vinegar can work Wonders on the crusty bits if the leather is still intact.

jordan_webb3d ago

My 1970s typewriter had the same crusty hinge problem. It's funny how many fixes for old stuff just come down to basics like vinegar or baking soda.