bigdog

Just starting to try my hand at this. I have done some heat'n'beat in the shop with the o/a torch and an old bench vise, but am looking for something a little more...realistic. I am a shop foreman for a lawncare and landscape company, so I have access to 2 welders, one o/a torch, a plasma cutter, and a whole lot of scrap metal, so fabricating isn't a problem. I'm just wondering if I should start with a solid fuel or gas forge. I am planning on working out of my back garage at home, small town in MN, not real worried about the neighbors. I was thinking of doing something very similar to(if not a downright copy of) Mad Uncle Cliff's portable forge. I also have 3 sections of railroad rail to cut into an anvil (as well as some really good earplugs). Have really enjoyed strolling through the forums and reading everyone's posts. Any answers appreciated.

Discovered this site late one day at work. Finally ready to put the chunks of railroad rail and the scrap steel to use. Looking forward to sharing with you all.