MikeD2525

So then black steel will work just as well as black Iron? in terms of piping. As far as the bolts go to fasten the flange to the fire pot/ break drum where can I find non plated nuts and bolts?

So here is the deal I am building my first break drum forge and I have basically everything I need. I just need to know what type of washers, bolts and nuts are safe to use to bolt the drum to the flange on the pipe. Now I understand galvanized is a big no-no, but according to anvilfire's safety section on fumes you shouldn't be messing with stainless steel either. On another thread in this form I read to use stainless steel. the link to that particular thread I mentioned is below. Sorry if this is a re-post I searched the forum and did not find a suitable answer.

I have picked up "black steel pipe" not black iron pipe to use and just wanted to know if that was safe as well.