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In the event of looking for a smaller forge than the first one that I built 8 years ago, that wasn't the greatest, used a semi brake drum...I know now...too big. Smaller is better, so when we had to replace the brake rotors on the service trucks at work, it looked like the right size. This what I through together, smaller, portable,and uses less coal. repaceable bottom. take down. works well.

Thanks BDF, good thread ref. I think a heat box is a great idea,thanks for the help.

Thanks Easly,stay warm.

During the cold Northern Indiana winters the barn gets pretty cold. At what temperature is too cold to beat on an anvil before having to warm it, and whats the best way to warm it ,or keep it warm and ready?

Hey Sabre, maybe a vine candle stick holder with a leaf for the handle,I made a couple out of old 3/8 x 4" bolts. The head makes for a good leaf.Pic in gallery.

Candle stick leaf holders, wind chimes, a Christmas bell. Just finished a brake drum forge for my dad.

Check out the local overhead hoist or crane companies, they just through it away after a bad wire rope is changed.

Looks great, I have not yet tried a basket twist, how do you open it up?