Himesmagic

My local Lowes had Lump coal. 20lb bag for $13.99

Built a coal forge in my back yard.
My first time hitting hot metal.

Dug a hole about a shovel deep, put a metal grated shelf piece I found in the shed, ran a metal pipe out the side.

Had some curved garden stone laying around. Put it around the hole.
Added an air mattress pump I had and voila!

The only cost to me was a 20lb bag of lump coal Lowes ($14)
And a metal rod ($6)

I had part of a railroad rail that I'm using as a makeshift anvil.

It seems to work pretty well, granted the construction has some limits, but I figure I can use this to practice swinging, maybe make a few cool things.

It's fun so far.

Looking forward to doing more with it!

Nathan

I know it's not, but it looks photoshopped. Lol
It just looks too crazy to be true. It's awesome that they can forge such large objects.

If anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area would like to join Larry in this endeavor, I am ready and willing to apprentice.. ;)

I was thinking of a "forge-in-a-bag" portable camping forge.. A rail road rail piece(anvil), hammer, folding shovel, that small blower, some coal.. And you have an emergency pack forge..

It's a genius idea, for a very limited market, i could make dozens!

Any one have any experience using one of these for a small forge? Found it on amazon.

It's a hand crank blower made for heating up grill coals.
It seems like a lot of work, but in a pinch..

http://www.amazon.com/AIR-GRILL-BLOWER-Charcoal-Fireplaces/dp/B0001WOLOS

Saw a vid of a camper using one for a small forge.