Bellows

Bellows

28/04/2015

These bellows consists of two 'rooms'. The bottom blows up the top, which then slowly deflates. Through a leather hose a constant stream of air is blown into the fire. In the Middle Ages thay also used versions were two bellows side by side work, which also produce a constant air supply. Only if the fire is hot enough the smith can do his work.

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