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remist17

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  1. So I have been making knives for a few years now, mostly stock removal and just looking into forging them (coal forge and hammer). I know when I get the blade down close to the size and general shape I put it in my propane forge until non magnetc (1084 steel) and need to quench the metal after heating (I use Transmission oil). I have been looking at the forum for some time and I never see anything about quenching or heat treatment. I know when I pull the metal out of the forge for knife making the steel is brittle until I temper it. Do you guys temper your stuff (projects, tools etc)> and if you do how are you doing it?
  2. Thank you all for your time. You all have been very helpful.
  3. I searched for the 55 forge but it did not come up and the one I thought was close had no photos showing up. For a new guy would a bottom set up be more suitable? We plan on making the drive.
  4. WOW thanks everyone. I live about 1 1/2 south west of the site. Not to bad if I can get away from the kids this weekend. Is there anymore coming up? So now that I know my design in my head is at least accurate. The parts I was thinking of getting. Small charcoal grill from lowes. They have them on sale for $25 and they are on a stand already. Lowes has 1" black pipe and cap. Drill holes in the pipe, size hopefully advised here. I was thinking to drill two 1" holes 180degrees from each other to fit the pipe. I have read this can be from 1" to 5" from the bottom. Any recommendations? Fill in around the pipe and make a valley with the dirt/clay/ash mix. I read 50% ash to 50% dirt/clay. Let this harden in the sun. Run a tube from the pipe to the hair dry (thank you wife). Sourcing the coal from Lancaster is a doable drive. Am I on the right path>?
  5. I have read several books and looked a little on this site. It is my understanding there are many forge plans and layouts out there. There are also many plans posted by people that know nothing about metal or forge making. This will be a hobby of mine and to be able to make things for around the farm. My question to this forum what design forge lends itself to lower startup cost and ease of operation for a new person. In my head I see a charcoal grill with a 2” pipe running horizontal and attaching a multispeed blower to it. I actually have a hotwater heater vent blower I plan on using. In my head I see the pipe being off the ground a few inches off the bottom. I would use some dirt/ash mix to lay in around the pipe or use something similar. Not sure if I am thinking right or way off the path. Please lend me some help and I know there are post out there on the forum but I am not sure which one is right / correct for me. Thanks
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