Jealdi Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I don't "need" one. Just figured it would be something to make for working on some hammer skills. I'll grab some photos next time I'm working with it. I don't have a great one of it empty. But I'll post the one I do have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Thank you for the photo as it helps us understand what you are working with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helena Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Is that a side blast forge? I thought the back duer had to be cooling the air pipe for that to not melt down. Perhaps I'm wrong though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I used a 3/4 or 1 inch pipe (what was available) for a couple of years in the side blast configuration, just the straight pipe as a side blast with no noticeable damage to the end of the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helena Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Cool! The more ya know. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 The side blast pipe was about the height of a brick on edge above the bottom of the drum. It extended into the drum about 1/3 the diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 My tuyere is pretty thin 1" ID tube (interchangeable). The first one melted down, the second one was adjusted to aspirate more naturally, and keep it cooler. Small adjustments work for me when I am not sure what I am doing. Sounds good, Glenn...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Let me more specific. 3/4 or 1 inch schedule 40 pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I'm using a piece of 3/4" "black pipe" from the box store. The pipe itself is right at 1" as the hole I drilled was 1" and I just had to sand it a little to get the pipe to slide in smoothly. Knowing these are consumable in the long run, I picked up a 24" pipe so that as it burns up, I can hopefully just slide it in further until it gets too short and needs replaced. I was definitely happy with it last night. Just to see how well it was working, I managed to heat up a piece of mower blade I got in a bundle with my rail road rail. Was able to get that up to a soft yellow in a fairly good time and flatten it out a little. Was getting too close to the end of the night though, or I would have put a little more fuel in the fire and tried to see what I could do with it. Probably be my goal for next time I fire it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Pipe is measured on the ID so 3/4" schedule 40 pipe has an OD of 1.05". I used a similar set up when I was using a side blast forge and was somewhat surprised by how slowly it burned up. I was using 1" SCH-40 pipe, but after using it for a year(ish) maybe a half an inch had eroded away. So that 2' of pipe ought to last you quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Yeah, I figured the price difference between 12, 18, and 24 inches was so minimal. And it helps a bit with my air from the little battery operated mattress pump I think. Tossed a cheap ball valve on the end of the pipe, matches up with the pump nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 20 hours ago, Helena said: Lol! Alright, good points. You've convinced me. Thanks for the great tip ☺️ Here's a portable one I used for shows as well as in the workshop which illustrates how useful they are With regard to the pipe for a tue iron, the refrectory bricks shold be a close fit and come to the front of the pipe (Clay it in ito get it snugif you wish) and this should keep most of the heat away from the steel so it doesn't melt rapidly away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I have so many projects brawling for attention, it is no wonder nothing is ever quite complete OK, we do have completed phases that get put to work before they are quite finished. For those of you who asked me questions 10 pages ago, I have not forgotten....... Organisation can be a challenge on the Creek Ditch - I have built a shop, but have yet to get the building it goes in...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
671jungle Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Started on a garden trowel. Was a beast trying to draw the square out being so close to the “skirt”. Had to file down some of the threads that shroomed over with the first blows of flattening. I stopped the project because I feel I have way too much material. I would like to keep the shape of the threads on the edges of the spade But there is so much material in the smooth before the threads even start. Would any of y’all just grind that area thinner then splay the thread out for the spade? Or just splay the whole length? Any other thoughts are very welcome. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheechWizard Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 wow you guys have been killing it lately, nice work! i havnt done much forging as the heat lately has been unbearable, besides an hour or two in the evening when i have a chance but i did throw together i little wood lathe and fabbed up a little guillotine tool. i was given a spindle and housing for what i believe was for a Parker Majestic surface grinder that im in the process of rebuilding. I plan on using it instead this oversized motor lol the dies are made from mild steel bar with RR anchor welded to the business end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Finished up some shelf brackets for a customer (He requested the texturing): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdaggett Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I just took my ten minute break and began moving shop detritus into the garage. Once I get everything out, we can move the shed out from under the maple tree, put in a chimney and a dirt floor, and transform the detritus into an fully operational battle st... I mean forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Commence primary ignition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 "I feel a disturbance in the Farce"! Make sure your chimney is screened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I'd say something inspiring or humorous but I'm trying to wrap my head around "putting a dirt floor in". Maybe my head is just spinning too hard from the idea of moving detritus INTO the garage. I must doff my hat to you sir, a full paragraph of nonstop straight lines has left me over tempted to the point of speechless. Well played sir! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdaggett Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 *tips hat* The dirt floor bit is more bringing in a bit of gravel, leveling the space under the shed decently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I've done nothing at the forge. Been working, too much, and have too many other projects going on. But I'll get back to it ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Did some prep work on a couple of pieces, then made this toilet paper holder (with apologies for the bad photos): The top hinges up: So that you can use the stem for storage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crew Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Nicely forged and quite practical I like the hinge no one wants to run out And like Blue rooster to many other irons in the fire right now to forge the 105 temp doesn't help either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Thanks; I’ll try to take some detail shots tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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