IronPuppet Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 That's good, Glenn. I'm glad to hear it. I got lots of scrap wood. Got around to putting my new fire pot together today. See what you think of this now. Seems big to me. Could be made smaller with clay. I think I'll make the hood removable so on good days I can take it off and also to store it away. Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Looking good Chris, you really are Forging Ahead Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronPuppet Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thank you so much, irnsrgn! I couldn't have solved so many problems so fast without your guidance. I appreciate your assistance more than I can express. It's a privilege to know you. Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strine Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I dunno about the extra clay. It seems to me from the photo with the squirter tape that it would be deep enough without it. Just tack it/bolt it or otherwise join it to a plate to fit inside the wheel. Leave a bit of the wheel proud of the plate and you have storage for fuel. What about burning out the pot...no worries...knock up another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hey Ironpuppet, thanks for the thread. I keep thinking of makiing a charcoal forge, as soon as I can get a place to work outdoors without fire concerns. This whole conversation has been very enlightening and educational. Not that I expected any less from everybody here. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I dunno about the extra clay. It seems to me from the photo with the squirter tape that it would be deep enough without it. Just tack it/bolt it or otherwise join it to a plate to fit inside the wheel. Leave a bit of the wheel proud of the plate and you have storage for fuel. What about burning out the pot...no worries...knock up another one. My sentiments exactly. The picture may be decieving, but it looks deep enough that you would be wasting fuel on smaller pieces. I use charcoal in my forge at home and the fire pot is only 4-5" deep and I weld upto 1/2" easily and work upwards of 1". I made a long pot though and welded up some plate so that I can have whatever width of fire pot by sliding the sides along and unblocking other air holes for longer pieces too which gives me more fuel management control and I can get a very focused fire then by sliding them together. I find the key is to maintain the fire underneath the piece because charcoal burns out fast. I find that pushing the piece into the fire from the top instead of sliding it in helps keep a fresh bed of coal under it and then working embers in from the side. Once you get used to a charcoal fire, don't be surprised if you get told you are fussing too much when you join a demo that's using coal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 This has been the most informative thread on coal forges for me ever, and i just so happen to have a wheel lying about in the shed, collecting dust. New Charcoal forge, here i come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronPuppet Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 That's good, Bibble. I hope you are able to post photos of your progress. Sounds like your up for some serious fun! Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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