jdelaney44 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 A big thanks to everyone here and other places who have put out information about their builds and designs. Due to this I've been able to build two successful propane burners and am moving along to completing my first forge. I'm 50 now and have been wanting to do this since I first experienced black smithing at McCormick Jr. High School in Cheyenne Wyoming. Lot's of "reasons" why, why not. No matter. I'm here and it's becoming a reality thanks in a big way to you folks. I'm documenting my forge build here for now: http://redwagonforge.blogspot.com/ Time permitting I'll get some stuff up here too. Best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looking at your blog, a single layer of hard firebrick is going to be disappointing. It will take a very long time to get hot, and it won't get as hot as it could because a lot of heat will conduct through, making the outside very hot. I do find it interesting that you got good results from a liquid tight electrical coupling while building your burner. I may have to look at those if I need to build another burner anytime. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Welcome Aboard! Putting your location in your profile will help, someone may be nearby that can offer assistance with different parts of the learning process. IFI is also represented worldwide. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelaney44 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Phil, Thanks for the tip. Yep. The fire brick is a calculated risk. I figure worst case I bust it out and replace it with cast panels. Or maybe just the outer layer. So I have something harder on the inside. I'm figuring I'm going to screw up the first one pretty big. So, I wanted to do that as cheaply as possible. Best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelaney44 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well, here's the burner pic. Trying to get the hang of the upload here. -jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Hall Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 great to hear and great job on the burner, I buit my first gas forge earlier this year, and I love it, I went a different route than you, but thats one great thing about this lots of different ways to get to the same place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Great work, John, and welcome to IFI. I'm not a big blog reader, but I love home made burners, so I had to peek I especially like the way you over came the tube clamping issues; specifically, the split reducer. Consider that idea JACKED!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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