De-Galvanizing metal ?

[Glenn]

I would think a metal tub (wash tub) would be way too deep. Look at the factory made forges in use and they are only about 2 inches deep but have a table surrounding the fire pot to hold coal.

Go with non-galvanized. See Blueprint BP0133 The 55 Forge for a quick way to build a solid fuel forge at little or no cost. Look at the plumbers for a old hot water tank (use the bottom of the tank with the depression), or the local garage for a automobile steel wheel, or a break drum. All make working forges.

Your not that far from Yesteryearforge. Contact him. He had a hammer in and everyone present built a forge a while back. Or contact primetechsmith and Blacksmith Guild of Virginia.They are having a hammer in at the end of October. You may find a forge there in the tailgating area of the meeting.

[primtechsmith]

We have a few forges from the build still for sale....and there will be guys at the hammer in selling forges as well. We are expecting about 100 or so people. Come on down and enjoy the day with us...its free.

Thanks Glenn.

email me if you have any questions: president@blacksmithguildofva.com
Peyton