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To: blam

The use of mud tuyeres allowed primitive African tribes to smelt metals early on. With out forced blast it's difficult
to reach elevated temps.

Blacksmith for 30 years.


7 posted on 06/06/2004 5:04:46 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: tet68

You don't melt metal in a camp fire, where did the knowledge come from?


9 posted on 06/06/2004 5:14:37 PM PDT by Little Bill (Welcome to the Gay State!)
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To: tet68
"Blacksmith for 30 years."

LOL, chip-maker, 30 years.

12 posted on 06/06/2004 5:17:16 PM PDT by blam
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