Preparations #2

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E. Hanning working on the pebble layer in front of the furnaces.

In June, we enhanced the surrounding area of the furnaces for safer working conditions. We installed a working platform behind the furnaces to allow a secure stand during the smelting. Additionally, we widened the trench before the furnaces to give the bellow operators more space. The bellows were made from leather, cut from a complete hide and sewn with an awl. We also prepared the clay tuyeres and burned them in an electric furnace.