Iron Clad Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I have four forges. Two gas and two coal. I built all of them but one. You can build your coal forge using a Centaur Forge fire pot, some angle iron for the frame and legs, and a steel plate for the bottom. You can weld the frame and legs together in little time. Use a cutting torch, cut a hole in the steel plate for the firepot. Some plumbing and your in business. I use a hand crank blower. I built my last coal forge in less than a day. I built a gas forge (to heat long bar's for twisting) using a large diameter scrap piece of pipe about 27" long. I used K-wool for the liner inside and I found a used blower motor from a clothes dryer for the blower. Reasearch online for ideas on the plumbing. This gas forge workes very well and heats up a long bar in no time. The only thing I don't like is after building a 40' railing for a customer I have already worn out the K-wool. I have more however and it's easy to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric01 Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Actually just found an arc welder in the garage the other day. Where can I purchase angle iron and steel plate? Home Depot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Look in your phone book for a steel yard. There should be a steel yard in a town somewhere near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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