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How to Build a Forge/Foundry from an old Vacuum Cleaner
This is a discussion on How to Build a Forge/Foundry from an old Vacuum Cleaner within the Shop tips and tricks forums, part of the General Discussions category; You can see my "Flying Turtle" Forge from design to meat-space. Also, some cast bronze artwork created from that green ...
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09-25-2006, 05:20 PM
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 How to Build a Forge/Foundry from an old Vacuum Cleaner
You can see my "Flying Turtle" Forge from design to meat-space. Also, some cast bronze artwork created from that green flower foam. How to Build a Forge/Foundry from an old Vacuum Cleaner I would be happy to hear everyones thoughts for improvement in design, etc... I am intrigued about going blowerless, perhaps in the future. Thanks!  |
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09-25-2006, 08:16 PM
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q#1: How many hours can you get out of a "BBQ Grill" tank of propane ? q#2: It is pictured with a sand mold and crucible - this isn't capable of iron casting temps (2400 deg F) is it ?
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09-25-2006, 08:19 PM
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I should have read closer - bronze casting. Sorry to brain short on you.
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09-26-2006, 07:32 PM
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Really cool! Small and easy to travel with! Thanks for sharing! Peyton
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09-26-2006, 09:56 PM
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Hi Tubal-cain ! a#1: I usually only run it for about an 1hr to 45 min. per pour event (running the gas @ 21-25 psi.); I can fit a 3 pound crucible in the furnace without having to set the thing (furace) on its butt. I'm no math wiz so i'd answer the barbie propane tank lasts me a long time. a#2: I've never really tried to cast Iron, though i have burned steel with it... does that count? |
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09-27-2006, 07:39 AM
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Thanks - I have to go coal-free in my shop (landlord is worried about fires). Maybe this is my answer. Very similar to the iforgeiron blueprint - primarily it seems this has a simpler gas nozzle. I apprreciate you sharing this - your website is very cool as well. |
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10-04-2006, 05:16 AM
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Nacho, Great website. Love your humor! Looks like a functional forge. I'm trying to go the coal route, but I might end up with propane, not sure yet. Will depend on the neighbors and/or regulations in my area I guess... I do have a 20 gal propane tank I use on a small heater I have in my home office (detached from the house) which I could use. Seems having a small propane forge couldn't hurt, and they don't look that difficult to make...so why don't I get off my @$$ and make one?  I am planning to make one, just not sure how involved I will get with it, and that will depend on where I go with the coal forge. |
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10-05-2006, 12:08 PM
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Because all the crud falls to the bottom of the forge and will mess up the burner, flux, scale and for foundrys molten metal from crucible failures or OOPS moments. Thomas
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10-12-2006, 10:56 PM
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Nice. YOU ROCK!
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