Black Maple Forge

I plan to build it all the way up (and an extra-at least-4 feet above the roof)!:D

Hello again! I am currently building a new forge (with my brothers' help) and I thought I'd share some pictures.

It is a little dirty right now (having just been built up to the point it is at).

It is a side draft chimney, and has a wood table section in the front (will soon be made to hold the firepot).


Picture 1: The back of the chimney (Yes, we forgot to put a hole in for the air-pipe:o, I am just going to put it around to the side instead:rolleyes:).

Picture 2: Side view (with the camera at a strange angle).

Picture 3: View of where the firepot will go (where the wood crosses).

Picture 4: A better, elongated view of the wood at the front.

Picture 5: A look up the chimney (with a tarp over the hole in the ceiling to stop rain while the mortar set).

Picture 6: A look at the back wall in the chimney-with extra mortar that fell down:rolleyes:.

Picture 7: A view of where the bricks close (My favourite part!).

Any comments? Advise?

Thanks for looking! (I think, so far; so good!):D

Oh my! 2 (http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f23/one-mor-ohio-10880/#post104757) that aren't too far away!:o:o

Welcome to you too!:D

Oh my! Can it be? Someone not too far away from me (Navarre, Ohio)?

Welcome to the team!:D

Thanks for post Boggs. Just today i picked up my grand fathers flatter and i though to myself ' How did they forge it?" And now i know:D:D

Hello again, all!

I was wondering, has anyone got any ideas on making a flatter? --I see that on Ebay people sell them for a tonne of money (compared to the price of making one, at least:D).

My ideas were to make a flat piece of steel, then get it and a piece for a hammer head up to welding heat, then just hit them together. If anyone has any better ideas instead (or ones that WILL work:rolleyes:), please share.

Thanks!

Yup! What Archie said, plus that is one big honkin' clinker!
Maybe we should have a gallery just for pics of clinkers?

Well, I got to go out and forge yesterday. I used a make-shift portable forge, because my main forge is undergoing construction (see:http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/side-draft-chimney-info-10563/). It was a bottom blast- I am surprised how well it worked compared to a (falling apart) side blast.

Anyway, I got quite a few welds made!

Picture 1: Three welds I made ( The first two are a little sloppy -The heart's weld came undone:mad:; the last one is the first weld I have ever made.)

Picture 2: The best weld I think I've ever made (3/8" stock). It is a cricular wall hook.

Picture 3: A hot cut hardy I made (still rusty) and two square peices that I welded shut (they had holes in them)- Also a LOT of clinker. I had SO MUCH of it...

Picture 4: The hot cut again (and two welds)

Picture 5: The hot cut AGAIN! (I like taking it's picture!)

Thought I'd share!

If the anvil is to stay put, put a large enough stump ~3 feet in the ground, and be sure it elevates the anvil to the appropriate height.

Since I think you wanted it more mobile, I would just get a stump of wood the right size and just set it on even ground.

I would also secure the anvil with long nails (~ US. 3d (penny) or more).

I hope this helps!:D

Interesting designs. I didn't know that a smaller opening drew more smoke... :rolleyes:

Another question.

Would a rectangular brick chimney of 10" (wide) x 15" (long) work well to vent smoke?

It would give a good ~127.5 sq." of area, but I am not sure if a longer and more narrow design would work well as a side draft.:confused:

Has anyone ever used a chimney like I described? I see a lot of pictures where the forges are wider than long, but what about the reverse?

Oh. I didn't see that.

Pretty nice to know!

Thanks Hofi (and Jeff for pointing out my miss:rolleyes:)!

I thought I'd share some pictures of another knife I made! This one may end up going to a buyer for once, so it is special:rolleyes:.

It has a slight J shape (J-knife?) and a soft twist on the bottom of the handle. It is black painted on the bottom, and the blade was sharpeded and waxed.

What do you think?

Glenn, Good point. I am curious to whether a round 10" x 10" will draw as much/as well as a square/rectangle 10" x 10".
Does anyone know?

Not that I don't like my old chimney, but it when I forge, I practically have to scrub the soot out of my hair:o!

I am thinking about making a side draft instead. I hear that 10" round pipe or 8" x 13" masonry works best (Coal Information).

My question is, could I give or take a few inches on the brick chimney and have it work as efficiently? Like 7" x 14" or 8" x 14"... (All about getting bricks to fit well using the same size bricks)

Thanks!

I have done different types of welding over time. I recently braze welded sheet metal in a under ventilated area and inhaled a strong dose of the fumes caused by the brass rod that was pre-coated with a white flux, I assume it was a borax based flux. I have been experiencing a on and off cough and irritation ever since about 7 days now. Will this clear up by itself or should I seek medical treatment?
Thanks Greg G

I want to share a story of me and a dull, but mystic, knife...



I went to a restaraunt, and got a usual meal, but in the end (as I'm sure most of us do:rolleyes:) I decided to look at my knife (I had pasta, and didn't need it).

When I went to pick it up, my spoon went with it:o! It was as if a magnet was in the handle (a very strong magnet!).

I am pretty sure there was no magnet. I even spun my spoon on its end, while it was on the knife. I did get a kick out of annoying all the waiters though (they wanted to know how I did it)!

It wasn't just the spoon, I could pick up my fork too!

Just thought I'd share a strange experiance!:D

I got it!!! And, it blows SO MUCH AIR!:D

Thanks!

Still, What does the No. 1 stand for?:confused:

It is a Lancaster No.1.

Well, it's not here yet (just won it from Ebay:D!), but it looks good to me. I thought I'd share some pictures!

The seller said, "The blower measurements are: 15" x 14 1/2", casing 12", outlet 3" O.D., weight 38 lbs."

It needs some oiling, but I got it at an unbeleivable price of $76, so I'm happy!

I also wondered, what does the No. 1 mean (as opposed to a No. 4)?

I'm sorry to hear about your father...

But, if you are located in Homerville, Ohio, then you aren't too far away from me(~51 miles).

Anyway, Ebay is a great option (just tell us your name so we can find what you list!).

Pictures would help to clarify your problem... (People like me NEED pictures to really understand the problem:rolleyes:)

It look's gavanized to me also, I'd put it back on the trash can. May we ask why you want to heat it?

:cool:Thanks for all the info!

Where would be the best place to get tent canvas?

Hopefully it is cheaper than leather.

Thanks!