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.)
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!)
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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