Norcal

Tubbe, Thanks for the handle info! I am hoping to hammer more this weekend.

I like it. That is on my very long list of things that I want to build. Very cool.

Tubbe, The ball fuller is great. What size round stock was used for the handle? 1/4"? And how long is the handle? I am still trying to get my tongs to work right :(. But, the more I read here, I know I just need to stick to it and keep hammering away until I get it right.

That is very nice. I like the look of it, nice, simple, complete.

That is some lovely work, The pics of your process are very nice too. Thank you for posting them! Seeing the process is helping me get my thoughts in order to try this in the future.

I like the look of that very much! Yes, please post pics of your process. :)

Hello David, I like that build. Nice welding! Question for you, what size is the opening in the door? And what size torch/burner were you going to use with it? Nor.

Just starting my blacksmithing, so, all of the above i hope :)

Hello all, Here are a few pictures of my forge that I have built. It took my about 2 years to get all of the parts together. It is a large forge. The burners are T-Rex 3/4". I have 4" of 3000 degree thermo blanket on the inside. The inside is also coated with ITC 100 (about 2 coats). The bricks in the doors are 2800 degree fire brick. The tank is 1/4" plate, including the doors. I hope the pics post ok. :) Please let me know what you think. Thanks!

Hello and good day to everyone, Here is a few pictures of the forge that took me over a year to complete. Inside dimensions are, 13" wide, 10" high, 24" deep. Both doors have 4" X 6" openings in them. I am running 2 hybrid 3/4" T-rex burners. There is 3" of thermo blanket (3,000 degree) on the inside coated with ITC100. The bottom is also 3,000 degree rated, but is cast-able refractory. The doors are also lined with cast-able refractory with fire bricks that form the opening, also coated with ITC100. I finally installed a type K thermo coupler in the side (should see it in a few photos). Below the gauges is where the pyro meter goes (not in photos). And a few shots of my to small working area. Please let me know what you think. Thank you, Greg