pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) I think I read every thread there was about em and jotted down notes. I think that's why I'm so partial to them. My first one worked great. I'm about to build a new one. The one now has been outside for about nine months. It's showing its age. I have a big SS prep table from a restaurant to put the new one on. Pnut Edited November 1, 2019 by pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It had part of the pipe went straight down and had a removable cap on it as a ash catcher and cleaner. My drum forge is sitting out in the yard too! I might have to resurrect it sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Do you guys forge out in the open? Well I've seen your setup pnut. Do you have a cover from the weather or just stay in when it's raining or bad out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It's a trench forge with a side blast tuyere. I can forge weld, well burn steel is more accurate in mine. Check the thread on them out. They're pretty cool and cost almost nothing and need no tools to build really. Pnut I just stay in if it gets too rainy. The trees block lighter rain and I don't mind the snow. I've been considering a lean to or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I started outside in the open, but now that I'm getting a decent anvil, I'll be under our house awning on a concrete patio that's good size. I have a knife shop separate from my house that I do my grinding and other work. Pnut, I'll will do that. I think I saw one being used on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I was just wondering. The last one we had on the back porch. Open all around except a roof. The new one will go out by the shop. Do you cover it up when not in use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 That is behind my apartment building so I can't build anything too substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 And if you have questions, Charles R. Stevens will answer anything you need to know. Although, pnut has a great working knowledge of them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Yeah I have a piece of wood that goes over it. The forge is a nightstand from the hotel I work at. It's particle board so it's coming apart. I used L brackets on the corners because it was just held together with pegs. My first one was much nicer but I didn't put anything under the legs and it sunk into the mud and fell over and busted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I'll still have to cover it up because sometimes we get that sideways rain and it wets a big portion of the patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Yep Charles is the guru of the jabod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Yeah the sideways rain always got in on mine. We covered it with sheet metal. Now that sheet sits under the gas forge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 That's cool, I'll have to ask him a few questions sometimes. I'm going to head to be before the boss starts calling my phone. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 They're really simple. After you build one and use it for a while it'll make you want to experiment a little but it's basically a hole In the ground raised up to a more convenient height. Pnut Nighty night ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I might tarp the area where my equipment is and use bungee cords for hard winds. Good Night Pnut and CrazyGoatlady! Maybe tomorrow I will have an anvil! I'll let you guys know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Easy peasy lemon squeeze. Need to get busy on mine. Goodnight Pinto and pnut. I'm about to crash also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I just woke up. Good night kids Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Griffin Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I'm going to try and start my jabod today. Hope I feel up to it. I'll try and get some pics and post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Have you ever thought of using a junked gas grill as a JBOD. It has a lid you can lower to keep rain out. When I was in Columbus OH, they used to junk them in the fall in the ritzy neighborhoods where they didn't have room to store them till spring---sometimes the propane tank(s) to! You may need some bracing and better wheels if you load it up with dirt. It's what a student of mine used as a camo for his gas forge when he was at the University, just another grill chained to the fence behind the dorm... And I must disagree; gas is MUCH superior for spot heating---you just need to use the proper tool---it's called a torch. The finest reverse twist work I have seen was done with a torch. Remember a blacksmith can use ANYTHING that will heat their metal to forging temps! (I've even read of resistance systems...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Don’t know about guru, but I will certainly try and help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Good point Thomas. Reminds me I need to get some MAP gas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eventlessbox Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Pinto, If you havent already figured your anvil out, I have a 110# Kanca. I love it to death. As a green smith I've already had a few misses and hit the anvil instead of my work with not a mark. I also find myself using the square horn quite frequently. Hope whatever anvil you decide it serves you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Thank you Eventlessbox, I loved what I heard about the Kanca. If the big anvil deal doesn't work out, then I'm definitely going for the Kanca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Moose Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I have a 110 ld Kanca as well. Great anvil at a good price. Cheep shipping as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoBlades Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Sounds good Mr Moose! Everyone who has a Kanca seems to really love them. If my used anvil deal falls through, I'm going to get Kanca no doubt. What kinds of things are you forging on your 110 lb Kanca? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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