Pault17 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) I am in the process of building a bigger than mini gas forge for a nephew that has expressed an interest in banging iron. I have already given him a little 2-pounder cross pein and a set of channel-locks (I didn't have any tongs readily available). He managed to scrounge up a short chunk or RR rail and a bench vise. The forge is a section of 6-inch really heavy wall pipe cut off of a section of parking bollard (those pipes stuck in the ground at wally world) with 1/8 inch plate on the front and rear. I welded a piece of 2-inch angle on front and back to create a shelf, as well as to allow the forge to be rested on stacked CMU's. The pipe is lined with one inch of ceramic batting, coated with 2 layers of satanite and one of itc-100. I specifically designed the forge for use with the bernzomatic JTH7 or similar. The bottom is lined with 1-inch firebrick. I also fabbed up a portable stand from some 1-1/4 light-gauge square tubing so the thing is stout but reasonably portable. on the main tube I put a ring and stand that will hold a "coleman" style stubby 1-lb bottle of propane. I am bringing it up to him this weekend, hopefully, along with a small collection of random length 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8. I know it's not a thing of beauty or art, but it works. I even warned his parents about it a little:D As soon as I download 'em, I will post pics Edited June 19, 2009 by Pault17 typpe-ooohs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweany Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Kewl! :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Start with the lecture on safety, then present him with his own pair of safety glasses. After that the parents are on your side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Good for you and the lucky kid. Pitch safety first, definitely. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 I've actually had the safety talks with him. die had Sin over the house several times to work in the smithy. I just haven't told him about the forge as yet. Here are a few pics: components, partially assembled, forge, almost ready to burn. Crude, I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Looks pretty good. I'm assuming the weight of the forge is far enough forward to make the two leg configuration stable. At first sight that gave me pause. Frosty Edited June 19, 2009 by Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Frosty. I usually rotate the gas lineout of the way, lay a slab of plywood down and put a five to ten gallon slack tub on it, very stable:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Even better than more feet. Good thinking, I like it. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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