Hello All,
I just registered and am looking to become a blacksmith. I presently am making knives using the stock removal method. I am having so much fun, I would like to forge my own blades, harden and temper them myself. This brings me to the topic...homemade gas forges.
I am looking at building a gas forge using a Weber kettle grill. My plan is to line the bottom half of the kettle with fire brick and refractory cement, and the top half with 1" Kaowool or Duroblanket (8 lb) and coat it also with refractory cement. Of course, I am going to add a burner and blower to the top portion of the top half. I would then place the top on the grill ans seal it to the bottom portion.
Has anyone of you experienced Smiths done this, heard of this being done, and am I courting disaster here???:confused:
Would love to hear from you all!
trackinman