cuda Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I posted earlier with the Buffalo Forge blower problem. It's now turning free. My question now is what size of table would be needed. I'll probably just be doing small stuff but would like to have enough room. The blower is mounted on the original frame and I have the cast iron grate. The original table is missing. Do I need a fire pot? A drop-in type fire pot from what I've seen wont fit the forge. Would some 1/4" diamond plate sheet steel with the grate bolted to the top work. There are 3 mounting holes on the base just outside the air outlet that the table and grate mounts to. I think this is the only support for the table. I've tried looking at other pictures and can't find anything on this type of forge. The blower and frame is made by Buffalo Forge and stands on four legs all bolted close together at the top and turn out at the bottom. Sorry about the long post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 How about a picture of what you have? We'll be more helpful if we can see what you have to work with. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuda Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'll try to get some pictures up. I think what I may have is a rivet forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I recommend a 2ft by 2ft minimum table size for your first forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I like plenty of table space myself, just so there's room to lay long pieces in the fire without having to set up a helper to trip over. A place to lay tools and keep them handy and visible. And so on. About the only downside to a large table is it takes up more room. My coal forge is 3' x 4'. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My regular forge is 2x3 feet. Canedy Otto cast iron. After using a small home made unit this is heaven. Room for reserve fuel makes a huge difference. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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