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I put my coal in a bucket and add the water there. After I get a the consistency I want I put it to work. I haven't actually put water on / near my forge in a long time doing it this way. Some guys I have seen actually poor water down the middle of their fire which does absolutely no good and thus busting the pot.
If your pot is getting "hot" then look at whats going on in there:
Klinker blocking the air causing some extra insulation and the pot absorbing the heat? The klinker breaker can cause the same problem the way it directs the air. I drilled 6 holes in mine so that air can still get to the fire and not get so constricted by the kilnker breaker.
To big of a fire for a little pot can also do it.
This opens the discussion for fire management, which Im not sure if there is already a topic about. A lot to consider and the better you understand that fire and how to control the more control of that tool.
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Im a second generation smith, working with my father, Craig May. I grew up in the studio and really started to focus when I was a teenager. Ended up though going to an art school majoring in the media art and animation. After college I really didn't like how much time was spent at the computer and pushed back into the iron work. Much happier and satisfied of where things are going and the unique, creative and challenging jobs I get before me. Always learning, always refining and most of all always striving to do the best that I can at this craft.
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In Topic: wetting coal/ coke?
04 February 2012 - 05:52 PM
In Topic: need help, gift for girlfriend
03 February 2012 - 01:47 AM
I made a hair dryer holster for mine... :/
she loved it...since she drops the dang thing everyday.
she loved it...since she drops the dang thing everyday.
In Topic: New knives
26 January 2012 - 11:31 PM
lookin good! keep up the good work!
In Topic: Integral Tomahawk Tutorial
26 January 2012 - 11:29 PM
love this! good job!
In Topic: Demo tool box
24 January 2012 - 12:12 AM
love it!
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