Anytimedude00 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I’m very interested in forging and basically just starting a hobby. I’ve seen some videos from ArtbyAdrock, and I think it looks fun. Not looking to build my own, when it comes to flame and gas, I’d rather not trust my ingenuity there. I’m looking to spend around 300 on a basic small set up and some tools, and casts and such. Basically just start with bars of whatever to get my feet wet. the big question is how much propane one usually goes through to forge. I’d like to start with aluminum since cans are usually pretty plentiful, and move up from there. Aluminum has a lower melt point, and as I said pretty plentiful. Any and all recommendations are welcome! Thanks all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Aluminum is usually melted and cast, not forged. What is it exactly that you are wanting to do? If you want to forge steel; working with Al is not going to teach you much and is more expensive than plain steel. If you want to get into foundry work; may I commend to your attention alloyavenue.com a set of forums dedicated to the backyard metal caster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Welcome to IFI! If you haven't yet, please READ THIS FIRST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anytimedude00 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: Aluminum is usually melted and cast, not forged. What is it exactly that you are wanting to do? If you want to forge steel; working with Al is not going to teach you much and is more expensive than plain steel. If you want to get into foundry work; may I commend to your attention alloyavenue.com a set of forums dedicated to the backyard metal caster. I guess I may check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Welcome aboard, sounds like you are interested in casting and want a furnace as opposed to a forge. Don't be discouraged if your post is moved to the proper forum. Knowing where in the world you are located will help with answers/advice, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. https://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/91-smelting-melting-foundry-and-casting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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