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    CKForges?

    musk-rat replied to AricV's topic in Gas Forges

    I had something like that as my first gas forge and used it one time before selling it. I was not happy with the quality of the product. I now have a single burner economy forge from Diamondback Ironworks and I love it. Much better quality. http://www.diamondbackironworks.com/catalog/item/2754775/8879317.htm
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    Very good write up. Picked a few more tips. Thanks for posting!
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    Where did you find the rollers and the track for your doors? Thanks.
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    Thanks, wish you could still buy from them :D
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    That was great! Makes me want to go out and try it myself :P
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    Great story! Myself I am 33, when I started a memeber on the forum was nice enough to give me my first forge. Once I was ready to move to a different set-up I passed it on to a "kid" that was 18. I have never been part of any other hobby where people are willing to help one another out as much as blacksmith.
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    I have made all steel roses before, had did you hold the two different metals together?
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    Looking forward to seeing more pictures :)
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    I have a one burner gas forge from Diamonddack Ironworks. http://www.diamondbackironworks.com/economy_forge.html Their two burner design is around $325 I think. I could not be happier with the one I have. It is great for smaller stuff that I mess with now and then. It is built very nice and comes with an operating manual. If I had the extra money I would have gotten the two burner design, but this was also my first gas forge.
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    Send it back, they scratched the paint. Or send it my way :D
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    Looks like a good start. It is alwas nice to have a job where they will let you have the scrap :D
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    I have applied it mostly with a damp cloth, then sprayed a clear coat over the metal to keep the color and give the part some added shine. I also have applied to with alittle water added to the can and a brush.
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    I was one of the lucky ones too. Henryville is just down the road from me, and the storm stop just in time. I have never seen so much damage in one place before. The Mid-America Science Park in Scottsburg is taking donations if anyone would like to help out.
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    You try this place http://www.hightemptools.com/firebricks.html
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    I have one of their 70# anvils. For the work I do it has been great. The main reason I bought it was I was unable to find an used anvil that was in good shape for the price I paid for it. My only complaint is you will need to strap it down so it does not bounce around since it is somewhat lite.
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    Is that a soup can I see on the end of the hair dryer? :)
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    I am in the same boat as KYBOY and S.Willis. Coal is so cheap in my area that I tend to use it 99% of the time. If I am only going to play around for an hour or two with small stock I might use my one burner gaser. I think it really depends on your location and your personal preference to which is the better bargin.
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    Thanks for posting that, very good article.
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    Having made several roses myself, yours looks a lot nicer than my first one did Keep up the good work!
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    Very nice. What wood did you use for your siding? I really like it. I hope to get my shop completed this year.
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    I know Mcmaster has 10" but it is expensive. I have got a lot of stuff from this place when no one else locally has had it. http://www.krootcorp.com/ I think they are about 2 hours from you maybe.
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    Could you send me some information on the class you took? I would be interested in build myself one:)
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    My wife bought the one burner unit. It is an OK item, but I was not happy with the welds and finish on it. The hose also leaked and the seller never offered to replace it when asked to do so. I am getting ready to sell it since I would rather use coal since it is a lot cheaper in my area.
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    Don't feel bad, it doesn't change much after college Nice find!
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    What was the name of the show? I would like to keep and eye out for a replay. Thanks
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