May 24, 201313 yr So as Royce Unruh said,him and I built new forges this week.I thought I would show mine :) I had the firepot cut from 1/2 in and the table from 1/4 on a plaz table(royces).All the other stuff was scrap I had layin around. I decided not to make a clinker breaker on this one because I wasn't sure about some of the details on makin one(aircontrol etc.) his forge has 3 pieces of mild flat welded across the air hole. Here are some pics this is without the side gates this is with the sidegates thoughts comments or criticism welcome :rolleyes: I will try to post some pics of it with a fire soon
May 24, 201313 yr It looks good Rhett, But you might find that it starts to heat the side of the pot up to much. If this becomes a problem I would suggest welding up the two outside holes in the air inlet. The two center air inlets look more than big enough to feed the forge with air. You might have a look at one of the threads ( Moving clinker breaker or stationry grate? ) one of the fellows shows his forge where he uses a pipe cap with little holes drilled in it. This is very much like a old industrial forge that used interchangeable half round air inlets. You could make some drop in half round air inlets. There is no need for them to screw on. They could just slip into the hole in the bottom.
May 24, 201313 yr Greetings Rhett, Great build... ML covered the clinker breaker thing.... Only suggestion that I could make is to put a split rubber hose over the re-bar hammer hold.. That stuff is hard on handles... In the words of Jeremiah Johnson..... IT WILL SERVE YOU WELL PILGRIM... Continue the great work Jim
May 24, 201313 yr Author I think I will probably use that pipe cap mac thanks for the idea jim thanks for the compliment and advice I will look for some hose now
May 24, 201313 yr Looks good to me. Do you have plans for dealing with smoke? I'd suggest a side draft, it could sit right on the table behind the fire pot. My only criticism would be, it's a little dusty. <grin> Frosty The Lucky.
May 24, 201313 yr Author Frosty,at the moment I work in an open air shop(pole barn);so smoke really isn't an issue Also,the firepot is just under 4in deep this is about the right depth for me;I am afraid that if I put that pipe cap in it the firepot will be too shallow,ideas?
May 24, 201313 yr Peace of 1/2 plate with a 3/4 hole drilled in it. Cut it out as a round, relive the edges, most of the slag should run off to the side just like the cap. Otherwise just heap your coal higher on the table. I find a few fire bricks are wonderful for tweaking the fire for different tasks as well as fuel conservation.
May 24, 201313 yr Think your tool rack may give you some headaches as hammers turn and drop through slot.... Maybe some dividers to form a small opening so just handles can drop through.... Otherwise look very good... Dale
May 24, 201313 yr Author Sounds good Charles I think I will do that. Dale,thats not a bad idea if it gives me problems I will know how to fix it. thanks guys here are some finished pics after I painted and lit it
May 25, 201313 yr Greetings again Rett, Now your cookin on the only burner... You should be proud... Jim
May 25, 201313 yr Author cookin on the only burner?Im not sure I know that phrase,and yeah Im pretty proud of it after using it a couple hours
May 25, 201313 yr Greetings Rhet, The term ( now your cooking on the front burner } It comes from the old times when people used wood stoves.. All the burners did not get equally as hot but it seems the front burner was the hot one... What it means that if you are on the front burner your making great progress.. Keep a knockin Jim
May 25, 201313 yr G'day mate good work. It is great to build your own forge. Seems like you had fun with the project. One comment for you to think about, on the front of the table where you cut out the front which you need to do you may need to put a support brace across under it as I think it will bow over time. On my forges I have built I have a cut out on the back as well with a removable plate across it so if I have long stock to put through I can. just something for you to think about. Have fun & keep it hot.
May 27, 201313 yr Author ahhhhhh now see jim,Thanks for the compliment pjh66 if you look close you will see I have a cutout on both sides but I have the little door I built closed on the other side;also the sides are angle iron and I just cut out the top angle for the opening so it still has the bottom flat part for support:)
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