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)

http://www.iforgeiro...ur-anvil-stand/

Getting a log is nice, but you can get fancier. Call up whoever sells firewood in your area and tell them you want a round log, squared off, at least the diagonal across the anvil feet, and a few inches taller than makes the anvil face at your wrist.

You will then need to cut the log square and true and to the desired height, typically between knuckle high and wrist high when standing straight upright with your arms relaxed at the side gripping a hammer handle.

That anvil look very rough. If the edges were clean then it would be a fair price. Keep looking, use craigslist, search daily. Craigslook.com is a nice utility too. Ask everybody, you will be surprised what can turn up from the most unlikely places.

BTW, where on Earth are you? IFI is represented by over 50 countries, etc..

Phil

Good supplier here:

Ellis Custom Knife Works

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.