DaveI Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Good afternoon lady’s and gentlemen, This is my first post figured I’d introduce myself, post some pics of my current forge and ask some questions about my next build. 1st, I posted my location since I’ve seen Frosty or someone else suggest it on every other new guy post. Only been beat on steel for about 4 months now. Hammered out a few barn hooks, a couple of leaf-ish chopsticks holders for the wife and mother-in-law, and a knife or 4. None of the knives are finishe, so no pics, yet. My forge setup My burn chamber when hot Notice the pit from the first and only time I tried to forge weld Below is a 1/4” X 3/4” X 5” mild steel , took less than 2 minutes to get to this point. My first forged item And finally the best of the 3 leaves i’ve Made so far, My wife’s chopstick holder. No question at this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveI Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 I don’t have a edit option for the first post!! I just realized my post title is really messed up!! It’s supposed to be “Noob here—this is my forge” [Mod note: fixed] I apologize for the mistaken name calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Your doing fine, and so is your forge. You can still raise the temperature a lot by closing down the exhaust opening somewhat. I would suggest a short wall of firebrick in front of the forge. When your forge goes up to yellow heat, so will your work pieces; this will speed it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveI Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 I have a cut price of soft fire brick, that normally sits on the right side of the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 No problem, we've been called worse. As far as editing there is a 30 min. window to do that. You might send a PM to one of the mod's or Glenn to change the title but I wouldn't worry over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 You mean it wasn't an acronym for Naturally Obtuse and Obstreperous BlackSmiths???? I am so disappointed... How much fuel does that set up use in say 8 hours of forging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveI Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thomas, I’m not sure, i’ve Never really measured it. This is my second fill up, the first fill up lasted 6-10 hours a wee irregularly, for 4+ months. I didn’t use it every week. I start it at 4psi, and back it down to around 2.5 psi for the best flame, once it starts to heat up. The fan is at minimum, and the gate valve is about half closed. I do all my flame tuning by sound. Steady rocket engine with no stuttering and No stovetop blue flames coming out the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveI Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thanks for fixing the title, mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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