Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. 



[lo Nov., 1911. 



HavE You a Forge ? 



'/^NE of the main drawbacks of farm work is the 



^^^ difficulty experienced in being able to get 



blacksmithing work done," writes Mr. George Baxter, 



Instructor in Blacksmitliing, Workingmen's College, 



Melbourne, in the July issue of this Journal. 



" Frequently the breaking of a bolt will throw a 

 machine out of action and necessitate a stoppage of, perhaps, days. Often, 

 these vexatious delays, which generally happen in the busy season, could be 

 avoided by the farmer if he or his sons were to learn a few simple exercises in 



forge work There are ploughs, harrows, harvesters, cultivators, 



picks, forks, &c. to be repaired, and hinges for gates and out-houses, latches, 

 tug-chains, hooks, ironwork for buildings, carts, &c. to be made and repaired. 

 All of this work may be profitably and successfully done." 



Here are some Time and Money-Saving Forges. 



No. 625 is the Star Portable Model, an excellent Forge for all 

 outdoor work. Requires little or no attention, and can be 

 carried about by One man. Fitted with "Star Australian" 

 geared Blower, which gives a white heat with a few handle turns. 



18 in. diameter Hearth - - £5 5s. 



22 in. 

 24 in. 



£5 15s. 

 £6 5s. 



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"VJ^HATEVER work on the farm requires a Forge, 

 Star No. 650 is the one that gives most satisfac- 

 tion. It represents the highest type and most practical 

 Forge made, and will handle any work. Fitted with 

 "Star Australian" Blower. Note, how the handle is 

 placed to keep your face away from the hot fire. 



23 .X 30 in. Hearth 



28 X 40 in. „ 



£6 10s. 



£8 



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