Ok im just now starting to thank about Blacksmithing and I just need help getting started on my forge. What should i go for on build my forge from scratch i mean from the ground to the top. Im wanting one that is about 4ft long and 3 1/2ft tall I just dont know what to use to build it the inside and outside. Im want to melt down melt, pour and shape the melt to what I want. so anything on the forge would be great.
When building this should I have a metal net or something to catch the ashes? What should I use to hold the wood, coal, or charcol?
I guess what I am looking for is a medevil forge western style I think.
