banjobend

Thanks for the help everyone! Apparently i must be doing this forum thing wrong though. Sorry if I used the quote feature incorrectly. Signing out.

After looking at this post I found some info on my forge. It says that it works best with 12-15psi of propane. I think I was running my regular at full pressure, 30psi if I remember correctly. Could that be causing my inability to weld?

I think this is what I'm gonna do, the inside of mine is pretty beat up anyway. I'm assuming the K-28 brick is different from the wood stove brick I can buy at the local hardware store? Or will the wood stove brick work?

I have tried blocking off most of the opening, however I put the bricks right against it, not spaced off. I have seen that I can reapply refractory cement, is that really worth it? This forge has been really good to us and want to keep it going.

I live in central Oregon. I lease my shop and I'm not sure my landlord would be too excited about us running a solid fuel forge there. The fire marshal didn't even like seeing the propane forge inside.

Hey there, First time poster. I bought a forge at an estate sale, been using it for a few years. I think it was mainly used for farrier work. Anyone recognize this unit? Also, I'm starting to do more forging and no matter how hard I try, I cannot forge weld mild steel. I have made a couple pattern welded blades with random high carbon steels, but I can't get mild to weld. Seems like the forge isn't hot enough. Should I bag it and buy a better forge or attempt to improve what I have? Or maybe this is a good forge and I have other problems? Thanks for helping.