DeepwaterForgeWorks Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hello everyone, my name is Brandon. I'm a newbie blacksmith from Missouri. I've built 3 forges in the past year, all of which haven't been the greatest. I'm currently on number 4. I got into blacksmithing off of YouTube. I've always enjoyed knives, so I decided to make one. I failed miserably. I sorta got out of the craft so to speak for a few months, but I've recently decided to get back into it. Im using a railroad bracket as an anvil (one of the pieces that olds to track to the railroad tie) and I'm currently trying to learn hammer control and so on. I'm glad to be a part of this site, and I hope to increase my skills by listening to those more skilled than I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Gas or solid fuel forges? If you can get track plates, then look for a short length of track and stand it vertically for an anvil. Also look at A collection of improvised anvils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepwaterForgeWorks Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Right now I'm currently using solid fuel. Mostly charcoal or wood scraps. Looking to upgrade to coal. I've been looking to get/make a railroad track anvil. I currently have what they call a fishplate I believe. Thought of getting a few and welding them together. Probably 10 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 A fish plate joins two pieces of rail. A tie plate goes between the rail and the rail road tie. Have you looked at the 55 Forge or the JABOD Just a Box of Dirt for solid fuel forge designs. With some modification both can be used with wood and charcoal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepwaterForgeWorks Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 What i have is a tie plate, my mistake. I have looked at the 55 forge, but I don't have a welder just yet. The current forge I have is a bunch of bricks making a box, with a piece of pipe with slots cut into it, and a two speed heat gun for an air supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 No welder is needed for the 55 Forge. Just some way to cut the drum. The JABOD does not need slots in the pipe. Just put the pipe about 3 inches off the bottom of the forge, and let some ash build up for insulation. Do not connect the air source directly to the forge but let the air blow toward the end of the pipe for more air, and not so directly for less air. You can then stack bricks to make the shape and depth of the fire depending on your fuel being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepwaterForgeWorks Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Thanks for the insight I'll definitely try it once I get a 55 gallon barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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