blacksmith03

I'm heading in the direction of selling what I make online. I have one problem that I can't figure out though. I have so much trouble getting an even and durable finish. I really like paste wax but my metal still rusts with only that. So I tried a clear enamel coat (Rustoleum) over top. But it seems to be scratching or chipping off. Help! I need something that looks great but is also durable! I have tried many finishes and paste wax is my favourite so far but I need a finish for outdoor items. I appreciate any suggestions!

I've made some kitchen utensils lately and I don't know what to coat them with. I want a food grade clear coat but I didn't find much when I researched it. Does anyone have any ideas for a protective food safe coating? 

Thanks!

I need suggestions for a good plaster for my forge. I was using plaster of paris and sand and it didn't hold up well. I also tried bentonite clay and sand and it's very crumbly. I need to find something quick because I have a vendor fair coming up and I still have lots of stuff I have to make ASAP! I'm in NC. I need something that I can pick up at a store or order on Amazon since that would be the quickest. Thanks!

Thanks for the ideas! It's a side blast forge. I don't have any pics of it and I'm not in the shop right now but It's made from a stainless steel baking pan.

I built my first coal forge a few months back and I plastered it with a 50/50 mixture of plaster of Paris and sand. I'm not very happy with it and I've already had to replaster it. What should I be using to coat my forge? 

I'm in North Carolina. One of the plates is hard to read but it says: 2073
MFD. by Maxon Premix Burner Co. Muncie, Indiana USA

here's some pics

ok thanks

Does anyone know anything about Maxon Premix Burners? Someone gave me this and they said it's a gas forge. I have no use for it so I'm planning to sell. Any idea how much it's worth? It does get power it's just too rusty to work.

Thanks!

Will a block wire brush take off all the scale or should I go with a power brush?

Ok will do. Thanks for the info. This has been very helpful

Ok no problem I'll research it more. Thanks

I'm burning propane. I'm going to get a power wire brush as soon as I can. Any specific kind I need? 

I am using a gas forge and cold rolled steel. After my metal comes out of the forge, I clean it off with a wire brush then wax and quench. This is what I was taught to do when I took classes.

Did some more research and I think its gotta be scale. How should I remove it and how should I be finishing my work? 

Thanks!

I am a beginner blacksmith and I've been making some small projects. I keep running into the same problem which is all my projects are slightly pitted and have a dull red colour. Any ideas or solutions?

Much appreciated! 

Here's a pic