Andrew Perkins Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 So say I just changed my cars front rotors, and I would like to create a forge. The rotors are 11 inches in diameter and the small recessed area is maybe 1 inch deep, How would this fair for a forge? Quote
Glenn Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 1 inch is a bit shallow as you would like 3-4 inches of depth. If it is a double rotor, the fire will exit between the two discs. The reason the brake drum is used is as a container for the fire. It has a hole in the center that can be easily adapted for the tuyere (air pipe) for a bottom blast forge. You do not say where you are located, please add that to your profile as it helps in getting you local information that you can use. If this is your first forge use what you got. Bend a ring of metal to match the OD of the rotor and increase the depth. A piece of metal and some mud will close off the center opening and bolt holes. My suggestion would be to lay a piece of 3/4 or 1 inch black iron pipe horizontally about 1/3 of the was across the rotor and maybe 2 inches off the bottom. Next build up around the rotor and metal with fire bricks and some mud so you have a recessed fire pot with a bit of a table for extra coal etc. http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/36185-wheel-forge-with-a-shaped-fire/ This is a wheel and mud.http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/36186-wheel-forge/ Yes it makes a working forge.http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/36183-55-forge-side-blast-version/ Personally I like a little larger pan to work in. This is a end from a 55 gallon drum It should get you a fire and started forging while you look for materials to build your second forge, third forge, etc. (grin) Quote
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