Johan
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Hey guys had a chance to work on the forge a little more, here it is almost complete. I have already heated up some rebar in it and it works quite well. For now I'm using charcoal because I can't seem to find coal or coke anywhere.
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Ok, thanks
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Hense the control valve lol. So do you think it would be wise to build a firepot but don't insulate around it? That way some air can come up through the rim and cool it down a little? Also do you think the 2 inch end cap would be sufficient for the duck or do I need something heavier?
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Hey guys thanks for the generous responses. This is gunna be my first time using a forge and doing any kind of smithing, I mainly plan on using it for blades, forming and quenching. I would like to do some forge welding with it. I am leaning towards putting in a firepot made out of 1/4 mild steel plate and insulating the space between that and the tire rim. As for the floor of the forge I'm thinking of taking a 2" pipe endcap and drilling some 1/4" holes in it. The ash dump will just be a end cap screwed on the bottom. My air will either be coming from a 6hp shop vac or an inflated unit for a greenhouse, I'll take a look at the specs tonight to see if its sufficient. I can make a quick drawing tonight and I'll post it so you guys can take a final look and make some suggestions if need be. Thanks again, Johan
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I agree that's why I mentioned I didn't know whether this was the right thread, I wanted to stay away from searching for 3 hours lol. All Id like to know is what's better in the end game, regardless of how much work it will be? Assuming I'll be using it once or twice a week. Thanks
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I came here for help BTW, not sarcasm.
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Alright then......
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Alright thanks, would it last longer if I made a firepot? It's not too much work so in a way I wouldn't mind it being overkill. Do you have any other tips? Here is a few pictures, let me know what you guys think.
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Hey guys I'm new here and wasn't sure on which thread to post in, sorry of its the wrong one. I'm in the middle of building my own coal forge and I just had a couple questions. The main part of the forge is made out of an old tire rim, I'm thinking of making a fire pot out of 1/4 steel plate and insulating the space between the firepot and rim. Is this steel thick enough to resist the heat? I would like to know if I should even bother making a firepot or if I should just line the rim with Clay. If so whats a good mixture for that? And if I make the firepot could I use the same mixture for insulation? Thanks, Johan
