What are the components to a gas forge? How does it work? How do you build a burner? Put any input on gas forges that you can please i need to know it all :P
Well i am trying to pick out a solid fuel to use and wood seems the most viable, or cowboy charcoal which i see at trader joes. Can wood be a good fuel source?
Well a better use of your wood would be to convert it into charcoal but i am not sure on the laws and regulations in your area concerning open fires. I think the denser the wood the hotter it will burn. So basically cut the same size chunk of the 2 woods you have and which ever one weighs more well thats the more dense wood.
Was just wondering how you can smelt your own ore and make your own iron/steel. Was also wondering if you can melt a metal object down such as a crowbar or some tool to use as metal for a project and seperate the good metal from the bad so you can get high quality metal. And is smelting a practical blacksmithing applaction that can get you the most out of blacksmithing?
I have another question guys, how can you silence an anvil so the neighbors will not complain? Like make it so its does not make really much of a sound when you take a wack at it. Any is it the heavier the anvil the louder or the lighter?
1.How do you make charcoal? (The kind used in forges)
2.Will a forge sunk into the ground and partially built with firebricks work? And will it be legal or its it consitered a open fire?
Well im trying to think if i want to get a Gas or Coal forge. I am going to be making knifes and tools and i really can not make up my mind. Here take a look at the ones i have in mind.
Coal Forge:C-37 Coal Forge with Coke Firepot and Hood
Blower for Coal Forge:115 volt Dayton Blower
Gas Forge:NC Whisper Daddy #2 Forge with Open End Ports