SomeGuy

Mod: I have added SomeGuy's apology to the closed thread. I apologize for how I handled the metal meter thread. I should have handled it differently. I understand this isn't a website for backyard science experiments. I'm sorry about the whole thing. Please forgive my mishandling of it.

I suppose the ideas are far fetched perhaps. You never know though, and it never hurts to think outside the box a little. If you all wouldn't mind taking a little advice from some guy, please try to be a little more considerate of how you teach things. If you want to be a good teacher try not to be condescending, and try not to expect everyone who comes here to be a physicist. Some guys, like myself are just looking for some basic info.

No I didn't built it myself, its an old 50 amp welder I obtained a couple years ago.. However, its not uncommon for people to build and modify transformers. ITs not like a transformer is a rocket engine. I never meant for the video to be a step by step guide, but only shared it for the ideas themselves. You can buy carbon rod online. I never suggested opening up batteries. I think buying the rod would be better than buying batteries. I also think you are overacting about the batteries. Its not mercury or uranium. .If you notice I did say I was wondering if there were a safe way to build and use a transformer that was shown in the first video. I wasnt ignoring anyone's safety warnings. I was just wondering. The second video isn't anything scary, its just a carbon arc furnace. I'm sorry if I seemed like I was being unreasonable, but I like to think outside the box a little. I am allowed to think correct? Is this still a free nation? No crime in that.

That is a good idea, thanks.

Thanks Andy.

I don't know, I only know they call it an induction heater. I have an induction cooktop as well. IT uses electromagnetism to cook food. I didn't think I should modify it, I only asked about it. I have enough understanding to ask questions. That's how you learn.

What about this? Does this metal arc furnace have any potential as a forge? I tried to post the video but it wont let me, all it will post is the link. https://youtu.be/VTzKIs19eZE

Yes iron drarf, I have an induction style space heater. At least that's what they call it. Its one of those imitation fire place/wood burner heaters. I guess from what you are telling me is that it wont be an easy thing to build without electronics experience. Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.

Yes, he did need the disclaimer. The guy also built his own hydrogen generator too. I just figured maybe he said that to keep people from killing themselves but I'm wondering if there is a safe way to use this, and if so if it would heat larger bars of steel. The design is surely simple enough. No kozzy I haven't seen anything under $1500 or more. How much do those forges cost? Why are my messages always running together?

I have always wanted an induction forge but I don't know how to build one and I cant afford to buy one because they seem very expensive. I saw this video on youtube, its a modified transformer which is used for heating metal. This guy only used it to heat small bits of metal but I'm wondering if it can be used to heat larger bars of steel. Does anyone have an opinion on this?

I haven't read this entire thread, but I have a question if no one minds. Is it possible to take an induction heater, such as space heater, and convert it into an induction forge? If so, how difficult would it be? Thanks.

Daniel.85, how hard is it to build one of these? I'm not knowledgeable about electronics. How cheap can I build one?

I thought that if I ever made a touchmark I might just try to get a cheap Harbor freight letter and number stamp set, and grind the sides down on two of them so it places the letters closer together, and stagger them so they are offset from each other slightly. I would then tack weld them together I guess. Maybe I would just use my initials or something. Maybe it might be something to try if the other thing doesn't work out. Or maybe this is just a stupid idea, I don't know but I might try it. Seems simple. Something like this only it wouldn't be cursive letters most likely. Or this maybe This of course is the cheap letter stamp set I was referring to

Without a welder, modifying vice grips might be difficult. You might try making these quick and easy tongs. They look easy and cheap. Check out the link below. https://youtu.be/y3JtJI5MJdI