kevin1645

What's the difference? Is one better for building the bulk of the forge than the other? How much heat can each take(out of these http://elliscustomknifeworks.hightemptools.com/firebricks.html)

I think a log will do nicely, thanks. I'm in North Dakota btw

This was quite helpful, Thank you

Uploaded with ImageShack.us thats the anvil, cast iron, for $160. It also says Vulcan in the description. I mainly want to forge knives. Do you think this is right for me and for the price? This would be my first anvil. Edit: Also, I don't really know how to set up an anvil for use (I can't imagine using it straight off the ground), so if any of you could give me ideas, that would be much appreciated. Ok, I have never purchased an anvil before, so I don't know what's acceptable. Thanks for the advice. I do live in an anvil poor area, can any of you give me some ideas on makeshift anvils i can use?

Hello. Recently, my friends and i have decided to build our own gas forge. The problem lies not in how to put it all together (yet), but in where to get the supplies. Can some of you give me links to usable insulation and firebricks, preferably that can withstand somewhere around 3000 degrees F. Also, a metal five gallon barrel. Thanks EDIT: I live in North Dakota. I was mainly looking for online suppliers, because I've been having difficulties finding suitable firebricks and insulation for my needs. My main objective is to forge knives.