René A

Hi there, 

In this project, I made a knife only from scrap materials and I was wondering what you guys think about it. what did I do right and what did I do wrong, I'm interested in both as it can help me whit my future projects. The wood is cherry and coated with teak oil for anyone wondering :D

I'll be sure to give the Burners 101 thread a thorough read through. The basic info i learned before going on with this project, i got from a book from the local library. And for me it was enough to get me started.     

Frosty i would like to emphasize that this is in no way a ‘how to’ video but rather a documentation of my progress from nothing to something that works. That’s why i called it a prototyping project. Where i create a basic concept of a working burner. That's also why i ask for suggestion at the end of the video. So that i can improve on the concept.

I have also mentioned in the deception, that going on with a project like this can be dangerous if you don't have experience with it. In order to make sure people don't hurt themselves.

Hi again

First off, i thank you all for the suggestions i will be taking them into consideration.

I have of this moment, changed the the converter flame nozzle to one that's not galvanized and will be mentioning it in the description of the video.

Secondly the the reason i made the connection with a pipe plug was because i wanted to be able to take it apart and use the gas nozzle in other projects and make it so that the welding tip can easily be changed if a better solution were possible or if there were any kind of heat damage under the testing.

Thirdly i already knew that the T burner was not the hottest burner out there. The reason i chose this, is because of its fuel efficiency. That's why i plan to make the gas forge highly modular so i can isolate the burn and hopefully get the best burn for the least amount of cash.  

Last but not least, i would like to thank you all again for making me rethink my design. Mainly the fuel mixture. I can already regulate the gas pressure but this post have made me want to make a regulator of the airflow, maybe even force more air in using a fan.

Hi there,

I have just made My first propane torch for a future gas forge project and i was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on how i could improve it. I have already improved it some but maybe there is something i have missed.

I am looking forward to any suggestions

Thanks for all the hints and pointers.

In the future i will be making my video more suggestive instead of conclusive, until i get more experienced and familiar with the craft. I will also focus on describing the missing parts of the video better.

First off, i apologise for the misspelling, english is not my main language. What i meant to say was that, it was a customized repair job and not a cosplay hammer.

Secondly, i figured out the mushroom stuff later in the project. Mainly because i have just started with blacksmithing two weeks ago.

Thirdly, my camera died while i was recording the heat treat. That's why it isn't there.

Fourthly, handle is made of a type of pine or rather a type of spruce that’s common in the scandinavian area where i live and is named Picea abies or norway spruce.

Lastly, i have made plans to make a draw knife in order to make the handle making process easier, maybe with a changeable blade. The reason i use wood in the end of the video is because i ran out of charcoal, else i would have demonstrated it with a red hot steel rod.

Besides that i appreciate the constructive criticism. It’s a good way to learn what i should do different in the future

Thanks for all the advises i really appreciate it. And i will be using the info to do modifications in the near future. 

Hi

I´m new to this forum and far from a pro, i have made my first forge and was wondering if any of you had some suggestions on modifications i should make to my design to avoid future problems. I have made a video about how i made it and hope it gives a clearer picture of the design.  

I am looking forward to any suggestions

Best Regards René A

I have made a little video about how i restored an old sledgehammer and made it a new costume hammer with a personal touch.

If there is any advise on better design for a sledgehammer, then i am open suggestions. I will be able to use it in the future.