Hello, My name is Keith. My son ( Mackenzie 18) and I would like to build a small forge. I'm here for some advice.
We have some 3/16" plate. 8" x 20" x 2 8 1/5" x 20" x 2 and 8" x 8" The Idea was to use the plate weld it in to a box and add refractory bricks 9" long, 4½" wide, and 1¼" leaving us an approximate hole in the center (fire box) of 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 18" the face of the box would be open. The Door would just be 2 bricks we slide to close off the opening if needed. The back with be blocked off with a rear plate and brick. The fire box would be 760 cubic inch. We are unsure of the type of burner or burners we should use, any suggestions on the forge and burners would be greatly appreciated.
The purpose of the forge is so we can start doing smaller blacksmithing projects.
thank you!
Keith