Chiefum Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 So I was wondering how helpful people are on here with actually helping to build a forge? Is there anyone willing to physically help me build a forge? I was going to buy a forge from Majestic Forge but I've seen some people on here complaining about their design and not being very efficient. I'm mainly asking because I don't own any tools myself so if I was to build my own then I would need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I built two of my propane forges at workshops put on by Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil AKA SOFA Have you asked when they are having another such a workshop?, you are about 1500 miles away from my shop and tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 If I was in Cincinnati, I'd give you a hand building it. I even have extra 20lb. propane tanks lying around - and tools. But I'm in Oly, WA. I'd bet there's someone near Cincinnati that would help. Are there any blacksmithing groups in your area? You might try contacting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefum Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 That's a pretty good idea actually. Thanks guys, I'll get on asking SOFA and other blacksmithing groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Excellent forges can be built with little more than a couple of hand tools and a Dremel rotary tool from eBay. You are going to need a few of these tools anyway if you ever plan to build anything practical with your forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefum Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 16 minutes ago, Mikey98118 said: Excellent forges can be built with little more than a couple of hand tools and a Dremel rotary tool from eBay. You are going to need a few of these tools anyway if you ever plan to build anything practical with your forge. True enough that I'll need some tools at some point. Though right now I can't afford all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Ohio is one of the greatest places I know of to buy old tools at fleamarkets. Can you spend US$5 a week doing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefum Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 31 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: Ohio is one of the greatest places I know of to buy old tools at fleamarkets. Can you spend US$5 a week doing that? That's basically what I'm going to be doing. Picking up one thing a paycheck or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Check out the Build a Gas Forge attachment on the Forge Supplies page on my web-site for instructions on how I like to build a good, efficient, and long lasting forge. It is surprising how easily you can build a great forge, better than most commercial forges for much less money. You can contact me by PM or e-mail or phone from information found on my profile here. Let me know if I can help you. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 7 hours ago, Chiefum said: I was going to buy a forge from Majestic Forge but I've seen some people on here complaining about their design and not being very efficient. I'm mainly asking because I don't own any tools myself so if I was to build my own then I would need help. You were going to buy a COMMERCIAL forge, but don't think you can afford a couple of hand tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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