Rockram Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I will see if I can post pictures of my $20 forge The forge is a Volvo semi brake drum$free. Cut down with Plasma cutter. The fire pot is a 99 f250 brake rotor $free. Legs left over from another project 2x2x1/4 wall $free. 2.5" tail pipe sourced from local muffler shop $free. Rain cap for dump $5 from Theisens. Check valve from Theisens $15. Time spent $Priceless. What are your thoughts? I'm just getting started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Looks nice. Only down side I might see is if you need to heat long pieces in the middle. However you could just build the fire higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Nicely done, a notch or a hole cut into the backside of the drum for fishing long bars through, otherwise it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockram Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks for the input. I was thinking about a rear opening however it's on 3 legs so it would have to be off center. I'll look at it more this weekend and see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 You just proved what everyone says - doesn't cost a lot to get into blacksmithing. - Have a fun journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockram Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I've been looking at pics of other forges at hammer-ins. Most seem to have a chimney. Is this something I should look at building? I'm heading to Long Grove Hammer-in Sat. maybe i'll learn something there. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 All depends on if you forge inside or outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJergensen Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Even on an outside forge a chimney of at least 4' is nice. Smoke can linger when it's not actively encouraged to go away ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockram Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Right now I burn the forge outside. Although I'm rethinking the idea a bit as it's starting to weight more than my anvil. So I'm going to have to put some wheels on it. At first I was thinking casters but now I'm thinking 4' steel wheels and build like a handcart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Nice one! Good job, Should work well for you. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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