youngster Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 i made a forge in my metal working class all i needed was some fire clay to insulate the sides but the person i was supposed to get it from fell through and at that point my dad pointed out that the sides where to smooth to hold it ... then my dad took most of the metal on it for his solar wax melter so i have a 3 by 3 square on 4 three foot legs... there prolly is a better way to say that but im tired. so if any one has any plans of how to build or a plce to get a forge somewhere between st.louis and jeff city in M.O. let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantrum86 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 the forge i made was very simply made bye taking steel straping and making it into a box with a 2inch hole cut in the top and then i lined with fire that i purchased from a custom fireplace store in town the most difficult part in my opinion was the burner.I believe the total cost might have been 15$ in fittings and a hose/regulator setup.this is a link to a similar set up to mine its very informative and cheap remember you can modify the body of the forge to your requirments a little depending on available materials http://www.knifenetwork.com/workshop/tut_burner_warner.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 What type of forge? Gas or solid fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 1 take a shovel and dig a scoop out of the dirt 2 use the forge you just created I built a forge using an axle cover from a "banjo rear end" (from the 1930's) that I bought at a fleamarket in AR---two of them that had been made into jackstands for $3. I ground out any raised seams on the inside and removed the bearing race and have been using the first one as my primary forge for over 20 years. Used a cast iron drain grate or expanded metal for the grate. I have also made a nice forge from a brake drum that I used to use as my billet welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngster Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 thxs for the help i would like a solid forge and i have tried and couldn't get any fire clay around here but if you know of a place between jeff city and st. louis let me know. my dad suggested i use concrete and sand but i wasnt sure. let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngster Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 "solid fuel" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.pierson Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Youngster, Take a look at this site. Charcoal Forge He has partial instructions on clay for a forge. Hope it helps. brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I don't clay my forges and have had no problems. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I usuall line my forge with a layer of brickies mortor about 1" thick. It may not last as long as fire clay but its cheap and easily found premixed in any hardware store. Just make sure its well and truely dry before the first fire, I generally leave it a good week before using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOC Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Youngster, i cast my lot with Finnr, most forges i've seen don't have clay. Fireclay is expensive and then you are stuck with the shape. I do wonder what is the benefit? I've heard insulation (is it necessary?) but packed ash and/or coal fines has worked for me, with the added benefit of being able to shape the 'ducks nest' to your job. have fun. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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