Sam Salvati Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Here is some shots of the new forge i built up and running. Not the first fire, she is pretty well broken in now and working great! I have yet to open it up to it's maximum heat yet, no need, but i feel heating up 4 inch square would be no problem in it(that's a BIG billet:D). I have worked out a bunch of the quirks so far, and got the forge running with 1/2 less coal than i did when i started to use it so it runs pretty efficient now. Also got the supports for the legs, act double as a tong rack, they go all around the whole forge, made from 1/4 thick by 1 inch wide mild. The lip around the forge is 1/4 thick 4 inch wide, top table is 1/4 thick, 3 foot wide by 4 and 1/2 feet long. Holds a 50 pound bag of coal right on the deck ready to be shoveled on, no bending to shovel from a coal bin or scoop from a bucket. Here's the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Great looking forge, I've never worked from a coal forge. I've done all my learning and personal hammering from gas forges. I'll have to check into the availability and cost of coal compared to propane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Looks good, Sam. How are you controlling the air flow-air gate, rheostat or damper? Couldn't tell on the pics. I like the firepot and ash dump setup. So when are we going to see the SS marked firepot castings on the market? I'd buy it, if available. Forge on, brother! aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Thanks guys! Larry, while coal is a great heat source, quite romantic, gas is much easier. Coal is great for one of a kind things, while gas is good for production work. I highly recommend to anyone to try and learn and use coal for a little while atleast. Aaron, it is controlled by a damper on the blower itself, but i can cut the forge RIGHT DOWN to idle(only a tiny bit of air) by opening the ash dump. You'll notice it has the ring on the end, i use a hook to hang it on the clinker breaker connecting rod to hold the forge at idle while i am away. Thanks, i would be happy to make a firepot for anyone interested, i would love to have some like mine cast out, but i like the welded style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Sam.....good job on the forge.....and thanks for posting the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Thanks James! My pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredlyFX Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Nice looking forge. Should be able to make some cool stuff with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Good looking outfit Sam. PM coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdalcher Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Looks good Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks guys, i am really loveing the pleasure of having a nice big fullsize forge to play with, the possibilities are endless now! I wanna try to forge weld 2 inch square to 2 inch square:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Great looking forge, Sam. Post some pics on what you make with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Thanks MR! here is a little tanto i recently made, just gotta HT it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 2" x 2" , you have to post a pic of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 2" x 2" , you have to post a pic of that You bet i will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 The new forge has been running most excellently now on the longer term, with the added air grate control it works even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohnbarleycorn Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 sweet! glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Nice looking forge. What kind of welds did you use for it? Is that a big sword in the process of being forged? Like your setup, and looks as if it will last you a long time. Can't wait to see your forge weld of a 2x2 to a 2x2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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