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  1. Seeing as I am just starting out I have no clue. If 17" x 9.75 is too small and 19" x 12" is too big I guess I am screwed! Make both?
  2. I happen to have one of these. <Commercial link removed> Is that too small at 9.75" diameter? I Santo get a forge up asap so I can get at the fun stuff.
  3. Thanks Wayne. I will call a few propane shops in town and see what is possible. Worst case scenario I will use the 30 or I will turn it into a BBQ. Always options.
  4. The tank is busted up a bit from being in the creek. Not going to fill it. As for the size can't I just run the front burner with some fire bricks wedged in the forge to create a temporarily smaller space when needed? Worst case if the length is that big a deal I can easily drop three inches on each end reducing the total length to 13" inside. Buying a new 20lb tank to butcher is not going to happen. I would just assume get some sheets and refractory and weld up a box. Wayne, been to your site and will be contacting you for supplies shortly. Just trying to figure out how much wool I need. Thanks.
  5. Pictures will come after deer season closes this weekend. Drug my heels and literally picked up the anvil got it into the shop and left town to hunt for three very unsuccessful days. Today was back in civilization but still hunted none the less as will I be hunting my property for the rest of the week. I live next to Columbia State Park which has a period blacksmith that I have yet to approach due to time kids and what not. I have seen the CBA website but again, time has not been my friend and joining a new club when I already have so many things (read kids) stretching me thin. It's on my radar but not something I can commit to just yet. I will snap some pictures next week for sure as I am curious what exactly I got. One thing I know is it came with a small horn for the hardy hole as well as two cut off hardy tools. I look forward to learning what the hand tools are and I forgot to mention there were tongs too!
  6. The propane tank I procured (read found in my creek after massive torrential floodings last year) is not the standard 20#. It is definitely longer and the rough measurements are 12" diameter x 19" length. I say rough because I forgot my soft tape measure and only have a yard stick in the shop at the moment. So what should I do with this thing as far as openings and blanket go? I find tons of 2" via 1" blanket threads but that would leave me with an 8" opening. That seems a bit big to me. I can't seem to find much on 3" of blanket. It that an issue good or bad? That would give me a 6" opening and I figured a 4" x4" in the back. If that is a good option do I use three 1" wraps or a 2" thick base with 1" interior for replacement needs. Was planning to weld on a shelf at both ends for fire brick doors and long projects. Thanks in advance.
  7. YouTube has screwed me again! That and the draw to the Columbia blacksmith. Turns out I have a neighbor who dabbles in blacksmithing due to an anger issue and need to hit things as he puts it. Regardless, I have been getting into welding and I figured why not take it further. I am building a forge and just procured a 108lb Peter Wright anvil with a few ferried tools and some hardy hole tools for $395 that is in way better shape than a current eBay listing that is 117lbs and is $545 before shipping. I think I did OK. Either way I am off and running and making small progress every day. I figure I have questions and I seem to always end up here when I ask google so I figured why not join. Anyone in the area needing an extra hand I would love to help and learn. Look forward to getting to know y'all.
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