sanch Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 ok so I am truckin right along on my solid fuel forge build, I got the table all welded up and was welding my "firepot" got the tuyere al welded up the ash dump in place...and bazoweee!!!! RAN OUTTA WELDING WIRE! can you believe it and its beautiful outside man the luck of it! anyway here are some progress pix. Its all scrap steel I had laying around so free to me.....any comments are welcome. the firepot will be lined with potters clay to prolong the life of it its very thin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I prefer my grate at the lower level of the fire pot,,,maybe you are adding clay or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanch Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 I prefer my grate at the lower level of the fire pot,,,maybe you are adding clay or something? yesiree, the firepot will be lined with 1 1/2" of potters clay that I had left over from my pottery days.....the "grate" is 3/8" ss rod..the firepot is the top half of an "ONION" aircompressor tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale M. Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 looks good so far..... Dale Pssst.... Always try to keep a extra roll of MIG wire just in case such a emergency.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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