cdeyoung59 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 So i am looking to get into blacksmithing as a hobby. Looking to try my hand at coal forging. I have an old grill that I am going to convert. I have seen multiple videos on guys converting their grills, but I have a few questions. Some line their grills with firebrick, others use refractory cement, or a homemade clay mixture? Some dont line it at all? Any pros or cons on what you use and why? With providing air.. Some use a steel pipe with a side inlet and holes in it, where others use a elbow joint at the bottom? which do you recommend? With clinkers, does it choke up the elbow joint? Im not looking to make massive blades or projects, just looking to start and work my way up into a solid knowledge base.. Any answer would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I gathered up all the links I found helpful in the beginning and put them together. Hope it helps. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/65352-getting-started-on-the-cheap/?tab=comments#comment-687106 Good luck Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 The link I have will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST It's full of tips like editing your profile to show your location and some may help in staying under the moderators radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.