rlarkin Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Well, after I got all my chores done today, I figured I would at least see if I remembered how to get the fire lit. I actually got it on the first try. Was up and running in about 5 minutes. So I figured I would at least get something hot. Remember, I have not stood at this thing since I was about 14 years old. (35 years ago!) I grabed a piece of 3/8 rebar from the scrap rack and stuck it in the fire. Got all KNOTTED UP so to speak! I turned off the fan, turned to walk away and heard a loud POP! Could not believe it. She musta had a small crack already and the first re-light was too much for it. Now I am bummbed. Gotta try and find a way to mend it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I wouldn't be too bummed. Adds some character. Drill 6 or 8 1/4" holes, add some straps to bridge the gap and get back to forging. That crack has relieved a lot of stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Here's another post on the same topic.http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/first-last-fire-3292/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 These forges must be upper crust. They choked on rebar:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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