Ridgewayforge Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hi all! I wanted to share with you my most recent endeavor. I built this permanent charcoal side-blast forge. Its my first time using a side blast, and I really like it much better than bottom blast. Also, I like the charcoal as well. Much nicer to deal with, uses much less air. We had a downed lealand cypress tree, downed in the ice storms. I saw the straight wood and knew what I would do. I cut them to equal lengths, then build a log cabin out of them. This I filled with dirt, and then build a side blast forge on top of it. But, enough description, on to the photographic evidence! Please give me any and all criticism and advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well it certainly works. I "grew up" using side blast forges. I played with a bottom blast forge for a while but side blast is certainly my favourite. Looks like you've got a good set up. Crack on and beat some steel! All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks, Andy! It works really well. I'm burning it with charcoal initially, and a wood fire goes on top to MAKE charcoal at the same time as I burn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I've had to do that in the past. Not ideal but better than nothing in a real pinch. Have you looked at the charcoal retort sticky in this forum? Charcoal is pretty easy to make if you can get a good supply of wood. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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