Hey once again.
I'm having trouble forge welding. I haven't ever forge welded, and i'm still new to the very idea of blacksmithing. I read about how to do it, studied the pics then went out to try my luck, but to no avail. One thing that i was really confused about, i couldn't find any pics, is that you have to have a different type of forge fire. I read it had to be deeper than a regular fire by about 3 to 4in. and make kind've a oven. Unfortunately the only forge i have is a super shallow portable forge, which makes deep an issue. I was wondering if anybody had any pics of there coal forge welding fires or somewhere were i could find some. Is it possible(without years of experience) to weld in a forge that small and shallow? Do i need to give the metal a long time to heat up? or can i heat it at a regular pace? Thanks,
Travis
Also, if it's an oven type shape, how would i weld a piece of sheet metal? thanks