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  1. I’m a hobbyist not a blacksmith but this is my dog Moose aka dumb dumb boxer pit bull mix Beautiful dogs, I grew up with a white German Shepard and she was an angel. Incredible dogs
  2. Plistix arrived in its fancy packaging, no directions although from what I read it can be mixed to a sour cream consistency if anyone can confirm this. Also wondering about dry/cure times
  3. Not yet plistix should be here Monday, I'm well aware of the dangers of working with fiber insulations
  4. Changed to a 1"x3/4" T and left more space between the mig tip and beginning of the nipple, tried it with a .030 tip and couldn't get the flame to stay steady but went back to the .035 tip and work much better. Put a piece of 1/2" wrought iron and got it red hot fairly quickly it was easy to bend and hammer on but don't have an anvil yet so I can't do much but I think I'm making progress
  5. I have no problem switching out contact tips, but I misread the direction in your write up didn't realize you used that 1"x3/4" T, I'll start there and see what it does then try changing/shortening mig tips
  6. Regular 3/4" T from Home Depot, yes it seems rich it's very touchy as far as adjusting it goes, more pressure my flame hits the floor like in the first pic or it starts puttering out of the tube, any less pressure and it's just a weak red and yellow flame or dies out, here is a pic of the jet inside the T. And it is a .035 mig tip maybe sits to low now that I like at it? Thanks Mikey I'm pretty happy with with way it's turning out, not bad for my first one thanks to you guys of course, little more tweeking I think the flame is a bit narrow
  7. Played with the regulator a bit looks much better but seems like a flare would be big help
  8. There is no gauge on the regulator just the red adjustment knob so I can't say exactly but the dial should be right around 5psi maybe a little higher, I played with the dial a bit and it seems like any lower and I have a weak red flame, any hire I can see and hear the pressure go up but the flame stays about the same distance from the end of pipe. Wondering if a longer nipple might help? It's currently 6-1/2" from then base of the tee and is flush with the kaowool on the ceiling
  9. Still waiting on the plistix but got my box welded up and insulated with 2" of kaowool and I'll have to pick up some fire brick for a floor and baffle doors, burner is all together and working ok it's burning hot for sure but It may need some tuning it's not a great picture but lmk what you guys think
  10. Kind of a busy weekend but managed to squeeze in some time to get started got my box tacked together have to wait til Monday to get my gas bottle filled to get everything welded, as of now the box measures 12"x10"w x 8"h minutes the 2" of insulation. Kaowool was delivered this morning and I have some plistix on order hopefully won't have to wait long. Tomorrow I'll pick up some pipe and fittings to make the 3/4" "Frosty" burner. As it sits now.
  11. thanks frosty. I have decided to skip the experimental mini forge and go right to building a decent size forge using better insulation and design. I ordered some ceramic blanket all i could find was 2400*f. they were 1"x2'x1' and ordered 2 pieces figuring it would be enough for 2 layers with 1 layer on the floor and an insulated fire brick for a durable flat surface and i figured i have a small piece or 2 left for the back wall and doors. Going to stick with Frosty's T burner and go up to 3/4". not sure exactly how large i will go looking for thoughts on that...I know there is no perfect size and it will depend on what im using it for, as stated earlier in the post it will be for learning and hobbies (making knives and swords) but regardless if i get good at it i know ill enjoy hammering metal. I just dont want to find myself using it often and wishing I made it a little bit bigger as of now im thinking 1ft length with a 4"x4" opening and 2-burner setup? let me know what you guys think the cermaic blanket should be here tomorrow but im trying to find something comparable itc100 but less expensive and where to find online or possibly local.
  12. Perfect I have a 6" piece laying around, the roof of the firebox is the fire brick so I was able to grind a flare shape on the inside and figure just leave the pipe recessed an 1/8" and weld a flange to the outside of the box, tap it with a couple set screws to adjust if needed. You guys have been a huge help great forum with great advice. Already planning a larger forge build but can't wait to see how this mini forge heats up
  13. And how about th length of the burner? also wondering if there should be a flare on the burner I suppose it can be added later if necessary.
  14. Took a look at that design, looks like the way to go not sure if I'll get to it today but seems very simple. Next question...that's design is for a 3/4" setup. If I'm going to use 1/2" then what size mig tip should I use? Would a .035 still work or try a .30? Thanks again for the help
  15. Not actually sure on the fire brick specs but hoping the refractory cement with do the truck, if the cement and or brick break down no big deal I will order up some kaowool and recommended refractory to coat it with. I will look in to the burner design and 1/2" is what I was thinking
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