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Forgemonkey, got my new forge working
Oakie
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I made a table for it and a tool rack. I also installed a set of wheels on it to move around. I kept playing with the air flow until I got it just right. Flame not to high and nice even burn. Pictures do not show it running the right flame, but I just wanted to show you how it worked. It is perfect for my use. Someday I will build a bigger one if I really enjoy it and get into making bigger projects. Starting small and just making knives and my horse shoe art for now. I also need to order some different tongs. I made a set for railroad spikes out of a old pair that were broken. They work nice now. Hammers are a different story. I need to read up on the proper hammers and tools, but it is a proscess.Oakie
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Excellent !!!! [;)]
Are you sprinkling water on the coal around the parameter of your fire ????
This will keep your fire from spreading beyond the airflow and wasting coal/coke.
Look for a 2-3# straight or cross peen hammer that feels good in your hand and has good balance,,,,,,,,,,Iron City hammers are my favorite. They will have a star stamped on the side,,,,,
No on the water. Didn't know about that trick. The hammer info sounds good. I will check them out tomorrow. Thank you for your input[:)]. Oak
quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey
Excellent !!!! [;)]
Are you sprinkling water on the coal around the parameter of your fire ????
This will keep your fire from spreading beyond the airflow and wasting coal/coke.
Look for a 2-3# straight or cross peen hammer that feels good in your hand and has good balance,,,,,,,,,,Iron City hammers are my favorite. They will have a star stamped on the side,,,,,
No on the water. Didn't know about that trick. The hammer info sounds good. I will check them out tomorrow. Thank you for your input[:)]. Oak
If you are coming in for NRA, I will make sure you get to meet my friend Ross Tyser... he is pretty handy with a hammer....
quote:Originally posted by Oakie
quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey
Excellent !!!! [;)]
Are you sprinkling water on the coal around the parameter of your fire ????
This will keep your fire from spreading beyond the airflow and wasting coal/coke.
Look for a 2-3# straight or cross peen hammer that feels good in your hand and has good balance,,,,,,,,,,Iron City hammers are my favorite. They will have a star stamped on the side,,,,,
No on the water. Didn't know about that trick. The hammer info sounds good. I will check them out tomorrow. Thank you for your input[:)]. Oak
If you are coming in for NRA, I will make sure you get to meet my friend Ross Tyser... he is pretty handy with a hammer....
Wow! That's a beauty!
quote:Originally posted by Oakie
quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey
Excellent !!!! [;)]
Are you sprinkling water on the coal around the parameter of your fire ????
This will keep your fire from spreading beyond the airflow and wasting coal/coke.
Look for a 2-3# straight or cross peen hammer that feels good in your hand and has good balance,,,,,,,,,,Iron City hammers are my favorite. They will have a star stamped on the side,,,,,
No on the water. Didn't know about that trick. The hammer info sounds good. I will check them out tomorrow. Thank you for your input[:)]. Oak
If you are coming in for NRA, I will make sure you get to meet my friend Ross Tyser... he is pretty handy with a hammer....
That is my plan. I am making my reservation probably this week. My dad is going to come with me. The two of us go to a lot of the NRA shows together.
I've always been fascinated by forges and blacksmithing!
Thanks!
Looks cool, Oakie! well, actually hot. but you know what I mean....[;)]
quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
This is a great thread. Very informative.
I've always been fascinated by forges and blacksmithing!
Thanks!
Looks cool, Oakie! well, actually hot. but you know what I mean....[;)]
Ed, I'll give him 6 months and he'll want a 'side draft' forge like mine,,,,,,,,[:D]
What do you mean six months, I want one now[^]. I can make that. I have the metal and skills to do it. I will have to look it up. I looked for your video on youtube and didn't see any. [?] Oak
Yeah, those two are men alright, not only do they melt and shape it, they eat it too. So much for your gourmet cooking...
quote:Originally posted by Oakie
Okay, that looked pretty simple to fab. Just basically a collection box with a "B" vent type flue and an exhaust fan of sorts. I have a six inch inline exhaust fan laying around that I can mount on the hood. This is probably more practical for me,since I want to use it in the shop and not have to wheel it outside. I was thinking about something like this when I started and was looking for a pre-built forge, but thought it would suck out the flame or use up too much coal. Like I said, baby steps.
No, no,,,,,,,,no fan needed or wanted,,,,,,,,,,,if you decide to build one you need to incorporate a slack tub at the end,,,,,,,you'll have to find/buy a tuyere (fire pot) with a clinker breaker, etc,,,,,,,,if you're going to do it (in the future) you might as well do it correctly,,,,,,,,don't get the cart ahead of the horse,,,,,,,[;)]
Okay, thanks. I looked at the sites you posted too. Thank you very much. Right now, This is just a hobby, but hopefully I can make enough stuff to sell at craft fairs and whatnot. I am enjoying it. I like to work with metal and wood. It keeps my mind active, since i don't watch TV or just lay around the house. Pop just called this morning from Texas, seems he ripped off his running board down there and needs me to fab a new bracket and weld it. This is the stuff I enjoy . Oak