Subject: Blacksmith's Wagon in the Civil War

From: "Dave Einhorn" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 11:18:36 EDT

I have a sketch for a Civil War Blacksmith's wagon/forge.
Does anyone have any information on how to build one, ie
does it use the same wheels as a Cannon Limber, or other 
vehicle?  Do measured drawings exist, or other drawings that can be 
adapted to making a Civil War portable forge wagon?

All information, is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

   Dave Einhorn                    
   [email-masked]

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From: [email-masked] (David Hoopes)
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 06:45:01 -0500

>   [email-masked]       
I don't know any specifics about the paticular type of wagon, but I 
volenteer in a shop where we rebuild and restore wagons and cariages.  Let me
know if there is anything I can help you work out.

For specific info on that type of wagon you might try contacting the museum on
the Fort Leavenworth Army base in Fort Leavenworth KS.  They have a large 
collection of horse drawn military equipment.  They may even have the official
specs for a blacksmiths wagon.

I wouldn't mind seeing a copy of the sketch if you have the time.

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David Hoopes
[email-masked]
Lenexa, Kansas (Near Kansas City, Mo)

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 19:40:38 -0400

could you post the sketch??? its more ifnfo than i have right now.

tnx
ss