jlpservicesinc Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 That is great. Now you won't be forging in the snow and all that amazing fun. You have migrated such a long ways.. I imagine your parents must be stoked for the transformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Yup. Tarps aren’t ideal but it’s far better than being buried in snow haha. Also holds/ reflects the heat nicely despite the large opening. Yes my parents are happy with it too. Probably because I can make them things all year now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Ventilation? They won't be happy if you kill yourself or have a couple hundred thousand US dollars hospital bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Does it get really smoky in there without a chimney on the forge? Other than that it looks like a really nice place to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 For ventilation I theres a big opening behind me and the blue tarp is usually off But it was up to block snow. I can also open up any side that I want for ventilation. I burn anthracite so not much smoke really and there is a fan I mounted at the roof to suck smoke out of the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Remember: a fire is still going to put out toxic fumes whether you can smell or see them or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Both make good points. It might be time for a smoke stack.. I am a huge fan of smoke stacks and rarely will I work on a forge that does not have one. I am not a fan of getting smoked and sooted out.. Had it happen to many times over the years way back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I also burn anthracite (In an outdoor forge) but I still like using a chimney to get any smoke and gasses over my head. It's pretty much just an 8" stove pipe with a hole in the side that sits next to the fire. It wouldn't be adequate to suck all the gasses up if the forge was indoors, but it is a lot better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Yep I know that. The fan is to suck any smoke out and do far I haven’t had any build up as it pretty much all goes straight out. I open it up on one side at least to deal with the other fumes. I will be eventually adding a hood but I cannot for the time being so I have to make do with it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Chelonian said: but it is a lot better than nothing. You have seen my forge in the demo trailer and can see just how well it sucks the smoke, soot, cinder and ash up and out the trailer. In my mind there is no reason today not to use a hood/stack to evactuate as much particulate and smoke out of the shop if using a coal product. (hard, soft for coke). They can be both easy to design and using a steel 5 gallon pail, some tin snips and some 8" or larger pipe is all that is needed. 8" is plenty once it gets warm especially with a shorter stack.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Yes, I remember being impressed how large some of the pieces sucked up and blown out the top were. Must be a lot of air volume moved! Also Justin, I just saw the dog's head hammer you made on the last page. I must have missed it previously. It looks very nice and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Thank you. I still need to get it handled haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Yup, very nice hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Thanks. Made a bbq fork. Didn’t turn out perfect but it’s not too horrible I don’t think. Next time I think I need to use smaller stock. Maybe 1/4” forge welded the end braided than flattened it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Not perfect!!? You're FIRED, go spend an hour contemplating your utter humiliating failure by watching DumbBumb youtube videos! I like it, I'd be concerned with food particles trapped in the weave but I suppose if a person seasoned it like cast iron by heating it to 450+f and oiling, those icky germs should be toast. If you made one form 3/4" rnd. and instead of a hanging hook made that end a point to stick in the ground it'd make a yard decoration to keep solicitors walking on don the road. All funning aside I really do like, it's quite attractive in a rough hewn sort of way. Scare the cracklins right off a roast pig. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Haha thanks Frosty! I’m also concerned about that so I was thinking on the next one I could forge weld the end together than split to form the tines. So it’s nice and solid and food can’t get trapped as easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I'll be watching to see your next ones. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshj Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Is anybody else really getting sick and tired of this young kid just showing off? Pffft... i mean, youngsters... Seriously Justin- your progress and understanding is amazing at your age. Great work young man! Love watching your thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Yeah, being replaced by the new generation can get to you. That's one reason I try to help them as much as possible, it lets me claim some of their talent and skill. I'm selfish that way you know. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Haha thank you so much! I’m okay with you being selfish in that way Frosty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 See? Another youngster falls for the ploy! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Justin, you just keep at it. You have made more neat stuff in the last year, than I have in the past thirty years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 I sure plan too! But I don’t think that’s quite true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Had welder issues so it didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped but it’s all welded up now. Made a guillotine tool with 3” x 3/4” dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Justin, it is a joy to follow your work. I wish I was half as good a smith as you are. The barbecue fork is killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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