I have wanted a brazing hearth for some years, getting tired of improvised arrangements which never seemed entirely safe. There are designs in old MEs but I was put off trying to make one because I don't have a big folder and I don't weld.

There did not seem to be anything on the market between the small one made by Cup alloys and the large and expensive ones made for Industry and schools. So I thought I would try to get one made.

After a few false starts I found a guy on ebay who normally makes reproductions of medieval cooking ranges for historical re-enactors to use and show off at the weekend events the re-enactors gather at. There are few (no?) events this year, so his work has dried up.

He does not normally make brazing hearths but he was willing to make one to my specification. ( Nothing exotic, just a basic design from ME, but to my sizes)

The blacksmith made me first a hearth, and then a trolley to support it, both very quickly and for less money than I could have bought the raw materials for at retail prices, just to keep his business ticking over. The trolley is like a steel erector's version of a Victorian tea trolley – much more robust than I could easily have made myself.

So, if you need a hearth or indeed anything else of that general type ( frame for workbench?) this might be the year to find a guy to make one for you at an advantageous price, and you get to help a small blacksmith stay in business.

Rod

I have photos on my laptop which I could attach to an email but that's the extent of my IT knowledge. Can anyone post instructions in Janet and John language for posting photos?

NDIY is very close to the mark.

Rod

David

thanks for the directions to the instructions.

however, I need some instructions which explain HOW to upload.

Thanks

Rod

My extempore hearth was a barbeque, bought at an end of season sale from the garden centre. It was rather flimsy and rusted badly and the stand was very wobbly. I guess firebericks are a lot heavier than some charcoal and few steaks.

Rod