Hello
I'm a new member and somewhat new to blacksmithing, I'm getting back into it after many years.
I've been looking at a GAS FORGE on e-bay by HM IRONWORKS Item number: 200188963199 and would like to know your thoughts about the manufacturer, quality of construction, price, etc. and any other thoughts to consider for a gas forge purchase. The price draws my attention to it.
Thanks, Terry

Nice meeting you Terry!

Gas forges are fairly easy to make your self, and there are many plans in this sites blueprint sections.. not to mention, making your own is a money saver, and can accomodate for any shape of metal you wish to hammer on..

Its nice being able to modify your setup quickly and easily.
have fun!

heres one I just make the burner for a day ago, works like a charm!
I Forge Iron - Blacksmithing and Metalworking - BP0535 One Burner Gas Forge

I bought one from Diamondback Ironworks who also sells on ebay. I think his are superior in many regards, his site has alot of general gas forge information for you to read as well that might help with your decision.

Oh and welcome to the boards...

Hi Welcome To IFI! I`am in Wartburg ,Tn not far away .

I plan on purchasing a ready made propane forge soon, myself. I have looked at countless designs, and will more than likely go with the one made by Diamondback Ironworks. The refractory he uses in his is superior to the bricks used by others. He seems to have more variations on design, and price range, than other sellers, also.

By the way, he's also a member here on IFI, so support issues may be more easily addressed with him versus the other guys. He also posts his phone number on each of his listings on eBay. Seems like he is pretty sincere in his honesty, IMO.

His handle here is Looper567, same as eBay, I think. He posts from time to time here.

This guy is close to you I think. Ellis Custom Knifeworks. He has refractory materials, burners, components and kits. You could probably pick up and save shipping. And he is great to deal with.
While you are on his site don't miss the forge gallery.
Matt

Thanks Matt
That link is not far from me.
I went to your site and really enjoyed it.

This guy is close to you I think. Ellis Custom Knifeworks. He has refractory materials, burners, components and kits. You could probably pick up and save shipping. And he is great to deal with.
While you are on his site don't miss the forge gallery.
Matt

Thanks Matt for the link for me also. Where is it though?

Chris, He is in Knoxville. Has stuff in two places. So you will need to contact him. He's a student/teacher so no glass front store with regular hours.
Matt

Hi Guys, Matt mentioned to me that there was a post over on this forum that mentioned us, so I thought I'd drop in to say hello.

My shop is located near downtown Knoxville. We're in the same building as the ABANA main office, we're down in the basement and they're right above us. Preston Farabow's shop is also right upstairs (Aespyre - A Design Haus) ...lot's of blacksmithing related stuff going on in this building!

If I can help with anything forge related, or if anyone is ever passing through Knoxville and wants to stop by for a visit, just give me a shout.



-Darren

COOL! I wen to the Jan. meeting a couple weeks ago at Preston`s shop I was with Jeff P. I was the short kid with a blue hat! Was you that guy on the laptop puter ?

Hi Chris,

Hey, yes, that was me! Next time you're there, let's chat...I"ll show you where I work downstairs and some of the stuff I have in process.



-Darren

Darren
I hope to be at the next meeting also. I'm working on a home made gas forge and will either be getting a burner kit from you or an assembled one.
Look forward to meeting you, and maybe get those before the next meeting?
Terry

Hey Darren ,
It`ll be March meeting the next I can make cause of some church stuff theis month.

Thanks,Chris

Darren
I hope to be at the next meeting also. I'm working on a home made gas forge and will either be getting a burner kit from you or an assembled one.
Look forward to meeting you, and maybe get those before the next meeting?
Terry

Hi Terry,

Shoot me an email with your address, and if you'd like, I'll send you a burner to play around with until the next meeting.



-Darren

Hey Darren ,
It`ll be March meeting the next I can make cause of some church stuff theis month.

Thanks,Chris

Chris,

I look forward to seeing you there!




-Darren

I`ll be at the March one with Jeff , I`ll BRING my wallet , and the pipe! LOL( I`ll probally buy the hose , reg from you and maybe burner , but may have you send me a parts list for the one that use the mig tip and bring all the burner stuff)

hi there! just joined and thought i would say hello and thanks for the great site.

i'm a sculptor/metalsmith that has had an itch to start making knives and utilitarian forms again. it's been a while! am also looking at forges on ebay, but you guys have provided such great blueprints it may be a better place for me to start. thanks, guys.

Welcome aboard Arch, glad to have ya.

Some of us have had some luck building our own forges and others here have models they sell. If you decide to build give a shout out and we'll do what we can to advise and assist. If you decide to buy do the same and we'll all toss in our 2 bits.

If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location it can make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. Also if local folk know you're there they can invite you to gatherings, tip you to tool deals and offer hands on help.

Frosty