Medy
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Welcome to the site. I have learned a lot from this site. A lot of nice people and with a lot of knowledge.
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the triangle thing looks like it might go on top of a standard or something like that and it broke off from the part that attaches to the pole. Just my guess
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I wonder how the police and fire depts are taking to the name of the show? Surprised no one has complained about it yet!
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What? You mean the steel is hot!....twitch...LOL
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5 minutes ago, Crazy Ivan said:
Ssshhh! I like it when their circuits fry from knowledge, tricks and tips overload. Watching their eyes twitch trying to process info is great! Lol
What am i getting myself into?......lol
Just the eyes twitching? Hell I probably wont be able to hit the anvil with the hammer!
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10 hours ago, Charles R. Stevens said:
Medy, what do you have lying around? Side blast is generally easer and cheeper to set up than A bottom blast (brake drum)
Hey Charles, after surfing around here alot these past few days and chatting with people on here. I decided to go with the side blast like in your post. If I was going to build, but I have a lead on a side blast forge with blower and an anvil for a very good price. Thanks to Crazy Ivan! I'm just waiting on the Wife to give me the go ahead to close the deal.
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Thank you all for your input! It is greatly appreciated! I will look into the 55 gallon forge and the side blasts. I was thinking of the dirt forge in the video as most of the stuff I already have on hand to make it. I plan on replacing the pvc pipes with non-galvanized ones and a thicker metal grate instead of the sink strainer.
On 5/2/2016 at 9:52 PM, turbo7 said:The legs need better bracing than just nailed in at the top, one good bump and it will fall.
I noticed that also and plan on making better legs for it
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Hey that would be great. I definitely will stop by when I get a chance. It'll probably be on a weekend as i work during the week.
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Hello again!
It has been a long time since i have been on this site, about 5 yrs. I used to live in MA but we just recently moved to PA. I wasn't able to get into blacksmithing while i was in MA because our house was to close to other houses and didn't have much room for a forge setup where it wouldn't bother the neighbors. Our new place is in the country on an acre of land with an acre between houses. So i think it will be safe to start learning now....lol. I've been watching a lot of youtube videos and I was thinking of making a wooden dirt forge as seen in this video. As a person just starting out what are your guys thoughts on this forge for a newbie to the craft? Also just wondering if there are any blacksmiths in the Newville area just outside of Carlisle, PA that are willing to show a new person the craft. thanks
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nice!!! cant wait till i can do stuff like that
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They are rebuilding a bridge in my town. I noticed they are using I-beams. Would this work for an anvil if I can get a piece of it and how long of piece would i need?
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Hello I'm interested in learning how to become a blacksmith. I have always loved to watch the blacksmiths at the fairs when i was growing up as a kid. Now that I'm almost 40 and dont really have a hobby other than reading and bushcrafting. I thought i might like to try blacksmithing out. I am planning on building the brake drum forge to start out with. Also was wondering if there are any blacksmiths in my area that i could meet with and get some pointers if needed... thanks
My first forge
in Solid Fuel Forges
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Just wanted to show you guys my first forge! It's a 2x2 side-blast filled with sand. So far seems to work out great! just did a test burn in it and a little drawing and tapering. took a 1/2" rod and drew it out 3" down to 1/4". I dont think i did to bad for my first time doing this. I just want to thank Charles Stevens for his post on a side-blast dirt forge as i based mine off of his post!!!