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I just make sure it says something like "real lumpwood charcoal", apparently briquettes aren't so good.

Yes, I thought about that too.

I understand about making your own Charcoal but it is quite cheap at the end of the BBQ season, my local Sainsburys was selling 4kg bags for 99p a month ago. Sadly I only got round to buying a few bags :rolleyes:

Lots of folks seem to use car heater fans, but one idea I came across the other day was to fit a standard domestic extractor fan into a steel Jerry can and feed a pipe from it to the Forge. There are some good ideas out there! ;)

Too right. I wonder how old it is? :confused:

That's a really nice looking forge Mark, wouldn't mind seeing some more pictures when you've spruced it up a little!

Here it is lined. I need to let it dry for a while now ..... Vic.

Really nice work!

Yes, I'd like to see that as well. Vic.

Excellent stuff guy's, thanks for the pics Jose. All I need now is a design for an adjustable wrench! :D

This is one recipe that's looking likely: 2 parts Clay 2 parts Silver Sand 1.5 parts Portland Cement 1.5 parts Perlite Just made a small trial brick to test. I increased the Perlite to 2 parts as it didn't seem enough for what is supposed to be an Insulating Firebrick. Soon as it's dry I'll maybe cook it in the oven then "test" it with a propane torch!

Great stuff John! Thanks for taking the time to post the pics for me, very helpful.

Ok, I've got some: Portland Cement Vermiculite Perlite Bentonite (Cat Litter) Silica Sand (Silver Sand) Anybody got a recipe using some of this stuff or do I need to go shopping some more? :confused: Vic.

Thanks very much for the information guys, exactly what I needed! 1/2 inch stock it is then. Is there any advantage in having a pair the same size? I ask as I've seen folks using two wrenches on some jobs and they certainly looked like they could have been the same size. Thanks again, Vic.

Thanks for the warning. As far as I can tell the shelving is just covered in grey paint and the air tube has primer on it. Next job is to cut both end panels just above the Air Tube to get the work near the hot spot, and drill those Air holes. Also need to make a former for the Fire Bricks.

I'm going to need some of these soon. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what sizes I should make first? I guess I'll be using 3/8 inch stock but don't know how big the gap should be and how long for the legs? Vic.

Been looking at the Wash Tub Charcoal Forge threads but not seen anything like it over here so I had a radical re-think and came up with this. I managed to get this discarded steel shelf and it was easy enough to cut and bend at work. It's held together with three lengths of 10mm threaded rod. I've just drilled the end plates to take the Air Tube and test fitted it. I need to drill a line of 1/4 inch holes along the top of the tube. Shown are some hard Fire Bricks in place but I plan to make some of my own (larger) insulating Fire Bricks to line it with when I decide which recipe to use. How am I doing? Any ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated Vic.

Have you tried using steam to make the handle swell? If that worked I'd then rub some oil in to retain the moisture - only a thought.

Some very nice scroll work there Frank! Vic.

I wish there was someone like you over here in the UK :(

Hi John, I'm just starting out so not sure of type yet but I'll only be making small stuff to start! I'll have a go at making some tongs when I've built a forge ..... I'm just using a propane torch at the moment Still, I'm not complaining as I've managed to make a good start. http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/anvil-stand-7401/ Thanks again, Vic.

Hi John, Thanks for the reply, sadly a bit far for me to go for some tongs. Vic.

Will this bring and buy sale be in the west country John? Vic.

Looks good, I like it!

Thanks Glenn, nice to know it wasn't me being daft. Look forward to seeing some of the other Blueprints when things get sorted. Thanks again, Vic.