JGRAFF Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hi everyone, like i said...i also built my own coal forge. But i am noticing a lot of newbies (including myself) speaking up and swinging hammers. That's a good thing right? Well here it is. I couldn't afford to buy this rivet forge i had my eye on, so i got some materials from work (for free) and had the table at home (not being used). So, i saved about $150 bucks and built my own. Although, i built it, it's not my design. I got it from doing some reading and research on this forum. It is not quite ready to light but it's close. I do want to find an authentic hand crank blower, i need to fab a trap door on the bottom, and (for my small garage) I want to put it on wheels so i can roll it outside. O'Yeah, there is my small hammer collection hanging on the rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRunals Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 That's a really great forge, and a very nice start on hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Nice looking forge. Welcome to the addiction and to IFI. I look forward to seeing pics of some of your work. Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks!!! I was a professional welder for some time, and have also built a couple hotrods, so, its not my first time fabricating. But it will be my first time blacksmithing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordcaradoc Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I agree with Stewart, very nice J. Regards, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Really nice job on the forge! As CurlyGeorge said, "Welcome to the addiction.." Welcome to your newest "Obsession"! Glad to see you here, look forward to seeing what you make. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 well i got the casters put on the forge last night. I am a mobile SOB!!! i need to take a trip to an old blacksmith friend of mine to get some coal and i might be lighting the fire this weekend. Pic to come, of course!! HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 you should go into business, making fire pots If you know someone that would be interested in a fire pot like mine, I would love to make some more. At first i looked at buying one of the cast ones, but then i saw how much they cost!! WOW!!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua.M Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 If you know someone that would be interested in a fire pot like mine, I would love to make some more. At first i looked at buying one of the cast ones, but then i saw how much they cost!! WOW!!..... what would be the price for that firepot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 what would be the price for that firepot? I would think about $150 plus shipping depending on what different/extra features you want? Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damascusdave Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 wow, i would love to get one of these forges off you. Betting that shipping would be a killer though. I live in new jersey. Really nice job you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua.M Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I would think about $150 plus shipping depending on what different/extra features you want? Let me know is that just the firepot or the whole thing and wheeere abouts are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 is that just the firepot or the whole thing and wheeere abouts are you That price would be for the fire pot, tuyere, and a ash dump door. If you would want the whole deal (table w/the wall around it, a tool rail, and the fire pot) i think $350 dollars is reasonable. Also, I'm located in Cincinnati, Ohio 45255. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyshackleford Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 i think $350 dollars is reasonable. Agreed. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob S Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hi everyone, like i said...i also built my own coal forge. But i am noticing a lot of newbies (including myself) speaking up and swinging hammers. That's a good thing right? Well here it is. I couldn't afford to buy this rivet forge i had my eye on, so i got some materials from work (for free) and had the table at home (not being used). So, i saved about $150 bucks and built my own. Although, i built it, it's not my design. I got it from doing some reading and research on this forum. It is not quite ready to light but it's close. I do want to find an authentic hand crank blower, i need to fab a trap door on the bottom, and (for my small garage) I want to put it on wheels so i can roll it outside. O'Yeah, there is my small hammer collection hanging on the rail. nice job of fitting and welding. But with your air inlet all the way on the bottom and with no clinker breaker you are going to spend a lot of time working on keeping your fire breathing. I see you can buy a cast iron pot with clinker breaker for $259.95 here http://www.centaurfo...nfo/CENTVULCAN/ That said I remember a few articles years ago in the Abana magazine that suggested a raised air inlet with space around it that clinker could flow down and keep from plugging up the air. I also remember reading that clinker will stick to a steel pot more readily than cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 nice job of fitting and welding. But with your air inlet all the way on the bottom and with no clinker breaker you are going to spend a lot of time working on keeping your fire breathing. I see you can buy a cast iron pot with clinker breaker for $259.95 here http://www.centaurfo...nfo/CENTVULCAN/ That said I remember a few articles years ago in the Abana magazine that suggested a raised air inlet with space around it that clinker could flow down and keep from plugging up the air. I also remember reading that clinker will stick to a steel pot more readily than cast. All is true. I will probubly spend a little more time cleaning my airways, due to no clinker breaker and steel construction. And i learned about having the air inlet higher after i made the whole thing. If i were to make another, these problems would be addressed. This was the first one i've built, so, I'm glad there are mistakes i can learn from. Mistakes are like stupid questions, (The only stupid question is the one not asked.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob S Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 It's not too late to alter your project. My suggestion would be to cut out your whole grate. Then make a half sphere that will fit in the place of the grate. Drill a hole in the top of the half sphere for your air, then weld into place with the dome and air hole up. This way the clinker can flow down below the air hole and accumulate there without plugging up the fire. Clinker can be removed like a donut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I think Bob is talking about this sort: Click--> Best Tuyere I Ever Used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I used to use a cast iron floor drain cover as a grated cover (approx. 1/2" holes), and it did indeed plug up fairly quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodlife Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 you should go into business, making fire pots Are clay flower pots usuable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Are clay flower pots usuable? Two problems. one, it would be too deep. And two, I have a feeling the clay would shatter fairly quickly when the heat rises. Now, if you could have a shallower pot made of fire brick, that should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 flour pot/ fire pot When I was in graduate school I was away from my shop and lived in a down town house with a small yard. I made a take-down forge using a bowl-shaped, red clay, planter that was about 15 inches diameter at the top and about 6 inches deep. The drain hole was about 1inch diameter so I broke the hole wider- about 3inches diameter, admitting a 3 inch pipe connected to a flange (inside the planter) and a "T" fitting below/outside the planter. The pot rested in a concrete block and the air came from a hair dryer. The bowl cracked in several places so I epoxied wire around the outer circumference to hold it together. The forge worked well enough for a stop-gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyard smith Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 That puts my brake drum forge to shame!!!! I know what my next project is going to be come spring. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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