WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith

I would used a Kiss Block rather than the spring swage.  Make a 3/4" block and weld it to a piece of angle iron about an inch wide.  Clamp it onto the bottom die with a C clamp.  Draw down to 1" square first then forge to round.  You might want to use about a 1/2" spring fuller to isolate the mass and to get a smoother transition.

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Wayne

Keep checking back.  I will send an e-mail to the president tonight.

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Wayne

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Wayne

Bob, you have the drawing correct, add a thin layer of Plistix or Metrikote.  Also when installing the hinges, on one side of the bottom have two knuckles up and on the other side have 3 knuckles up.  This insures that the two parts are always in the same orientation.

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Bob, if you follow my plans you can use 1/4 - 20 bolts to bolt on the hinges and can use metal conduit parts the way Larry Zoeller  at www.ZoellerForge.com suggests, or better follow Thomas' suggestion.

Wayne

The Build a Gas Forge plans are written for a 20# Propane tank but also discusses using a Freon tank.

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Wayne

it is a tapered tip.  Most any welding shop should have them or can get them in.  One is designated as Tweeko T Tip..  Be careful that they are the tapered tip.  Look at the pictures closely.  I looked on both Google and Ebay and they both have standard tips mixed in the T listings.

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Wayne

Be sure and get T tips.  They give better air flow.

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Wayne

I do not recommend using Satanite, use Kast-0-Lite instead.  Kast-0-Lite is a light weight insolating castable refractory.  When I apply Kast-0-Lite directly over the blanket I do not get any compression and no loss of efficiency, as a matter of fact the Kast-0-Lite improves the efficiency.

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Wayne

I would not suggest using both the Metrikote and ITC-100.  There can be undesired effects by combining these products.

I believe that Metrikote is a better product for our uses and is costs much less.

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Wayne

I do have a product that is good for patches and repairs.

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Wayne.

WT, you can depend on Mikey to say  exactly what he thinks.  That is also true for Frosty and others on this forum. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wayne

Thanks Coop, I'll get it right out.

Thank you

Wayne.

An octagon has 8 EQUAL sides, not 4 sides with the corners knocked off.

Wayne

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Wayne

I personally do not like square forges.  With a round forge you can more easily cast the interior and induce a swirling of the heat in the forge and help reduce hot spots.

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Wayne

I too would suggest that you paint the interior with either Plistix or Metrikote.  This will not only seal the breaks but improve the efficiency of the forge.

BTW, I think that Mikey meant Wayne rather than Wade.

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Wayne

I had written a document that was titled "Warning".  It is not a "Release" or a "Waver".  It is based on the Georgia law relating to Equine and Lama law and the You Pick It law.  I believe that the all inclusive over reaching "Releases and Wavers" commonly used are over reaching and contrary to public policy and most are likely to be overturned if challenged.  I believe that individuals and organizations are better off to use the wording in the article published by the Hammer's Arc. which is attached.

WARNING.pdf

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Wayne

ABANA was started at Westville, Ga. (close to Columbus) in 1973.  The Alabama Forge Council's regional sub forge in in Phenix City, AL  You can contact them at PhenixCityinfo@alaforge.org or go to www.alaforge.org and explore from there.

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I have always cast about 1/2" thick just because of the space between the blanket and the edge of the door and it has always worked well.  I see no reason that 3/18" would not work well and may be even 1/4" .  3/16" seems a little bit thin but try it and let me know how well it lasts.

If I had free iTc-100 I would use it too!

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Wayne

I just cast over the blanket with Kast-0-Lite then paint the Metrikote over that.

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Wayne

Have you read the Build a Gas Forge attachment on the Forge Supplies page of my web-site?

If you want two layers you would need 4 feet of Inswool, 3 bags of Kast-0-Lite and one pint of Metrikote.

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It does not appear that the gears or cylinder serve any purpose.  Then, what is the gear on the side?

Wayne

Check out the Build a Gas Forge attachment on my web-site at the Forge Supplies page.

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Wayne