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Gotcha! Thanks! I'll have to experiment with it this weekend when I have some free time.

1 hour ago, Daswulf said:

There are ways to regulate the air flow without regulating the blower. 

Angle the blower so it isn't blowing directly into the air inlet, or set it further or closer it the air inlet, further, less air, closer, more air. 

Forgive my horrible drawing skills, but the figure is my current set up for forced air, with your suggestions, I could try and run it with the ash cap off to reduce the air, or switch to a 45* T instead of a 90*? 

7 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said:

I'd enjoy reading a travelogue  of your journey from videogames to reality; a lot of people I've met were not able to make the transition.   It might save a bit of fuel to put a thick layer of clay on the sides of the forge making it a bit more of a slot so the charcoal can be piled deep but won't take up as much room sideways---take a look at the Tim Lively wash tub forges; your set up could easily be modified to be a bit closer to that style  and turning down the air a bit too can help save fuel.

I could do a write up of that I guess haha, It doesn't seem like an interesting tale to me. But if it would interest others I could.

Yes! I was just cursing yesterday on how much fuel I had burnt this weekend with very little to show for it! I'll look into the Tim Lively forge. Thank you, I'm also looking for a "blower" with a variable speed, which would allow for more control. 

3 minutes ago, C-1ToolSteel said:

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Good start. What kind of forge are you using?

 

 

More specifically video games from the Fantasy Genre. Skyrim specifically.

I'm using an old gas BBQ pit that a friend was going to toss, using lump wood charcoal for now as fuel, with a hair dryer for forced air

6 minutes ago, Daswulf said:

It's just a theft deterrent hook  

welcome aboard Nelson.

  There are a few threads on using railroad rail more efficiently for an anvil.  

 

Thank you, glad to be here. 

Currently looking through a few threads about them. 

Hello all, I've been lurking this form for a while, gathering information when needed. Now that I'm actually hammering on steel, I figured I'd join this community to try and further my horizons so to speak.

little bit about me: 23 years old, Originally from Louisiana, currently residing in Sacramento CA. Video games are what peeked my interest in blacksmithing, I then furthered my interest via YouTube videos(Specifically Alec Steele). Around June this summer I gather the courage to attempt to forge, now 5 months later I'm a little wiser and looking for more knowledge. Can't wait to get to now you all. Keep calm and Hammer on.