arcc Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm building a new forge, one that will work much better than the one I'm using now, however I have a question. My firepot will be 4 to 4 1/2 inches deep, should I make the top of the firepot level with the table or bump it up off the table around an 1/2 inch and cut a 1/2 notch into the firepot for the steel to sit in. Any opinions appreciated. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I welded up mine out of 1/2" plate. It has a 1/2" thick x 1" wide lip all the way around. Having this lip lets it just set in the hearth without being attached. Some will tell you to mount it flush so to make it easier to rake in fuel. I have not found it to be an inconvience to me. Make yourself a proper rake and I doubt that it will be a problem. Even with the fire pot 4" deep, you should have 3 or 4" of coke above the top. I have a slot cut in the lip around my hearth but not in the lip around the fire pot. This works well for me, but consider all options before you make a final descision, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Allyn Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 No lip makes it easier to work the coals and add coal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I made my fire pot of 3/8" plate and the rim is 1/8". The thing sits on top of the table is not a problem to rake the coal around. It is not attached, just sits there. I could remove it if there was a need to make a repair on the pot, tuyere or table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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