Homemade Blacksmith Forge and Bellows - The Tuyere Revisited Part 7

Pulled the tuyere off of the forge to add a butterfly valve to control air flow from the double lung bellows. Instead of rigging a complicated system of weights and counterweights I decided this would be easier. I also pulled those clay pavers out of the center of the forge and relined it a fire clay that is usually added to your mortar mix when setting fire bricks for fireplaces and barbecues. One other thing, I am actively looking for an anvil again. They are incredibly elusive in this area. I follow a l