March 17, 201412 yr 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
March 17, 201412 yr 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.
March 17, 201412 yr Nicely done, a notch or a hole cut into the backside of the drum for fishing long bars through, otherwise it looks great.
March 18, 201412 yr Author 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.
March 18, 201412 yr You just proved what everyone says - doesn't cost a lot to get into blacksmithing. - Have a fun journey.
March 20, 201412 yr Author 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.
March 20, 201412 yr 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 ;-).
March 20, 201412 yr Author 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.
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