Aman

Right now that is real high.....

Aman

Thanks guys, I am going to work on it and see what I come up with. I did not know there was a difference in the bricks. Can I get kaowool at most hardware stores? I did adjust the the jet some after taking this picture.

Thanks again,
Aman

O.K. here is what I have....










I put a railroad spike in it today and after about 8 min. it was alittle red. I also put a mower blade in it and could not get it bright red either. Am I asking to much for this forge or do I not have something adjusted right.

After looking at Frosty's flame, I wonder if mine is adjusted right. It has the same blue, but doesn't look like it has the same force.

Any advice or comment would be helpful....

Thanks
Aman

I know this has been covered, but I can't find where I read it. Can someone help with the instructions on posting pictures. I have my pictures in a folder and clicked on manage attachments, uploaded them, but am not sure how to get them in a post....

Thanks
Aman

I have an old HB anvil that the face is very finely pitted from sitting in an unheated damp shed for 50 years or so. I brushed off any loose rust and have been just using the anvil and letting the scale slowly polish it out. I have noticed no problems even with knifemaking on it.

OK. It may be tomorrow or Sunday, but I will post pictures.

Thanks again,
Aman

I was only worried about pitted spots. Wouldn't that show in the iron I am hitting?

Thanks,
Aman


P.S....Frosty, I hope I don't wear you out. I am sure the questions will get more and more as I get into this. Thanks for your responses and thanks to all that have helped thus far.

I used a 3/4 burner. Made it just like the BP0191. It looks lik I have about 134 cu/in. I used a 1 1/2 to 3/4 reducer to make the burner. Should I get a 1 1/4 to 1/2 or can I just step the 3/4 down to 1/2.

Thanks,
Aman

Will there be a Dec. meeting?
I wanted to come to the Nov. meeting, but had other plans set for me.
Also, is there any other meetings around the area. I live in Canton.

Thanks,
Aman

I have two old anvils. One from my dad that he got from my great grand father. It has no horn and is pretty rusted. The other is one my grand father had. It is samller, but has a horn and is rusty. I plan on useing them both. The horned one () is about a 45lb'er and the unhorned one is about a 75 or 100lb'er.
Anyway, my question is, what is the best way to get the rust off and have a smooth surface? I have a grinder, but wasn't sure if there was a better way.

Thanks,
Aman

O.K. I got the forge built. It is a brick forge made using six and a half bricks. Two on bottom, two on top, one on each side, and a half filling the hole in back that can be removed if i need to work with long pieces of stock.
I used the BP0191 burner. I used rubber hose and no needle valve. I have a 0-30 high pressure regulator. I am not sure what the fire is supposed to look like. I have played alittle with the regulator. My flame is blue and loud. It hits the opposite wall and rolls both up and down. My next step is to put some stock in it.
Just wondering if it all sounds right so far?

Thanks
Aman

Thanks for all the help. I will be getting an adjustable regulator this weekend. I will try to get the forge put together and get some pictures. I am sure I will many more questions and problems. Still I am excited to be getting into this. I have always been interested in blacksmithing.
Again, thanks alot

God Bless
Aman

I am making a gas forge. I have seen several people use small propane tanks. My question is, do you have to use an adjustable regulator or can you control the flame with a needle valve or something like that? Also is it necessary to have a pressure gage?

Thanks

Hello all,
I am a new kid on the block and am gleaning what I can.

The forge looks great so far.
I am gathering material to build one as well. For my first one, I am going to build a brick forge for ease and price. It will be propane fueled. Hope to be shaping iron in a week or so.
I hope to next build a coal forge, but from what I've read and seen, gas is faster and easier to start off with. Of course there is just something about that coal smell and that fire burning that makes blacksmithing what it is.

God Bless

Hello all,
my name is Anthony. I am from Canton, MS. I look forward to the knowledge and fellowship found on this fourm. I am just getting started in blacksmithing and am excited to find this fourm.

God Bless
Anthony