StPat Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hello all, new guy here, old retired rocket scientest, now just doing what I want, (mostly). Am interested in building a small forge, don't have anything special in mind, just never had a forge. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Welcome to the site. See the Blueprint BP0300 to get some ideas. My suggestion is to start, build a simple forge and put a fire in it. While you are playing in the new fire, you can get a feel for things, and decide what you want in a 2nd forge. A simple forge should serve you well and allow you to tell some great stories later. When I started blacksmithing ...... Over the weekend, I saw a nice pan forge with blower for $100, a heavy duty forge at $350, a 5" post vise weighing maybe 75# for $100, and a 175# anvil for $200. The anvil was not in perfect condition but was certainly usable. With a bag of coal you could have a nice set up for about $400 or with a larger and heavier forge the set up would be $700. All these items can be purchased brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hello there and welcome 2 the forum If you look at the gallery pictures you will see many forges designs. Making a forge is quite easy...depending on what you need it for. I've made so far around 5..6 diferent forges and experimented with them ...I right now ...use a propane forge (just because it's not messy like a coal forge and i don't get so dirty). You will need some fire bricks (terracotta) a big Tank (the bigger it is it won't catch ICE) and a burner... you can private me and i'll show you some scheches or you can find me on chat some times ! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPat Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks for the warm welcoms, I'll probably build a propane forge, am looking and researching where to get the supplies,(refractory matl, Koawool, etc.) I have a lathe, welders and most hand tools, so hope I'll be able to get one together. Thanks again, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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