Subject: Re: Blacksmith's Wagon in the Civil War

From: Jeff Valentine <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 10:40:08 -0500

At 11:18 AM 8/6/96 EDT, you wrote:
>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]       
>
>

Dave,  Contact  Jay Reakirt at 306 S. Shadowlawn Dr.   Albany, Ga.   31707

912-883-4980

I believe he has one that he built, though his may predate the civil war,
about 1840 is what I would guess.  His is highway capable and quite
impressive.  I believe he is the smith at a civil war site near Albany.
Good luck.   Jeff 

Barking Crow herbal soaps and skincare products.  
904-656-0179    [email-masked]

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 1996 11:27:04 -0700

Watched Jay and his wagon work under a tree during the abana conference
in Birmingham.  Fascinating man and equipment, spent a lot of my time at
the conference in his shadow, and have incorporated many of this ideas
equipment, and attitude toward shows in my own little corner.  Neat guy, 
with some really usable tips on doing shows and presenting yourself at 
them.  
  Bob