ryannick29

Ya good call Glenn, those suckers aren't cheap, I do know a guy where I might be able to get a 55 gallon drum, that seems like the best way to go for now. And in the near future I'll hopefully figure out a more long term alternative. Having the kids grow up with something like this is definitely a consideration, I don't know anyone who does this as a hobby or job around these parts. Thanks a lot for the help guys

Thank you guys, I appreciate the advice. I think I'll build a simple one first and then go from there. I've been looking up a few smaller simpler designs and an old riveting forge would be perfect for me.

Hey thanks guys, I'll check that stuff out, I've been looking through some of the other posts and came across a couple nice welded tables. My skills are, I completed a carpentry apprenticeship when I was 23, and I recently completed a pipefitting apprenticeship. I've been in the pipe fitter trade for about 7 years now, so I'm pretty familiar with working with metal, welding, grinding, etc. I don't want to spend a great deal of money, But I would like to build a decent forge, something I won't have to rebuild in a few years. I have also read the complete modern blacksmith. That's all I have read so far, a lot about tool making which will be great for the future.

haha thanks thomaspowers, well i was hoping to build something about waist high... i do see your point tho. My dilemma is i don't know where to start, any suggestions are greatly appreciated

it will be inside under a roof in a non heated insulated garage, just small to medium pieces. i live in southern Manitoba, so the climate is cold and dry in the winters, and hot and humid in the summers. I do have a full time job and 2 young kids, i was hoping to build it in the coming months and have it ready for summer. Ideally i would like to build one out of brick, if it stays in one place for a long time is not a concern. my main concern is how to build a forge that creates a hot enough flame and how to supply the proper amount of air i am new to this, please bare with me thanks

yes, luckily there is a place with in an hour from where i live who supply's blacksmith coal

a coal forge, but i am open to suggestions

Hi everyone, i am glad i found this forum, i was searching the internet for awhile for good plans on how to build a forge until i came across this site, and there are a lot of great ideas on here. i was hoping to build a back yard forge and if anybody out there had a good set of drawings i might be able to reference so i can build my own, i would greatly appreciate it. thanks ryan