History

Hyde Park Factory

WW1 Aviation

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Survivors

Governor Foss

Artifacts

Genealogy

Name Legacy

Sturtevant at War

Patents

Styles A/B/C/D

The best known standard type of Sturtevant Portable Forges. They were adapted for all light work such as wagon and carriage smiths, tool makers and blacksmiths.

Design Specifications:

WEIGHT - 117 to 300lbs
TYPES - 4 (A,B,C,D)
SIZES - 8 (A1-A8), 5 (B4-B8), 4 (C4-C7), 4 (D4-D7)

Construction Features:

Style A had either a 7" forge hood connection (natural draft) or 6" (blower exhaust).

Variations included an electric forge motor (Style D), belt-driven (Style C), or multiple forges with a common blower connection (Style B).

Production Dates:

1880s to 1930s

Historic Photos:

(2009) New York Style A
(2007) eBay auction(4 views)
(2007) Australian Style A1
(1901) Style B at the University of Vermont

Construction Material:

Heavy steel gauge (sheet metalwork)

Parts & Service

Not Available

Data Source:

The Sturtevant Forge(1904)