musk-rat

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

Very good write up. Picked a few more tips.  Thanks for posting!

Where did you find the rollers and the track for your doors? Thanks.

Thanks, wish you could still buy from them :D

That was great! Makes me want to go out and try it myself :P

^{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.}

I have made all steel roses before, had did you hold the two different metals together?

Looking forward to seeing more pictures :)

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.

^{Send it back, they scratched the paint. Or send it my way :D}

Looks like a good start. It is alwas nice to have a job where they will let you have the scrap :D

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.

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.

You try this place
http://www.hightemptools.com/firebricks.html

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.

Is that a soup can I see on the end of the hair dryer? :)

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.

Thanks for posting that, very good article.

Having made several roses myself, yours looks a lot nicer than my first one did Keep up the good work!

Very nice. What wood did you use for your siding? I really like it. I hope to get my shop completed this year.

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.

Could you send me some information on the class you took? I would be interested in build myself one:)

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.

Don't feel bad, it doesn't change much after college
Nice find!

What was the name of the show? I would like to keep and eye out for a replay.
Thanks