SwagedSoul Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have been looking all over the place to find 2" black iron pipe and fittings to make my forge....Been to plumbing suppliers...local yokel Ace Hardwares...a metal supply place...big box home improvement stores...and several others...I can't find ANY within a 40 mile area near me. I guess I just wanted to vent a little...any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 There may be someone on here that has a place near you where are you at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 go to the nearest Ace Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes or whatever and have them order it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I assume you're making the Tuyere? Weld it up out of exhaust tubing. The rain cap makes a dandy ash dump when weighted to stay closed. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ace doesnt carry the black iron pipe anymore but Lowes does. Thats where I get all mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 If you will go tho the top of the page and click on "User CP" in the green bar you can update your profile giving you location. This will help now as well as in the future as we can give better advise and suggestions on where to look. Shoot, there is probably someone just 'up the street' from you that has all you need in his/her 'scrap pile. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Scrapyard is what came to my mind, also in these parts we have "pipe and supply" companies that often carry large pipe for irrigation and structural use. I'd ask if they had any drops they would sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDJ Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Perhaps if I knew where you were located... if in or near OKC, I watched the scrap yard (Standard Iron, on East Reno just west of Eastern st.) place about a dump truck load of 3-8' x 1-3" black iron pipe in the "sell to the public" pile. most have a slight fullered groove about 3/4" from one end and no threads but still should work and $0.30@# so way cheaper than lowes/etc. store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Look in the Yellow Pages under "Pipe" then make a few phone calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleport22 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 That's usually what I do. If I can't find something, I'll google that item in my city (ex: "iron pipe phoenix"). Even if I'm pretty sure the person I'm calling doesn't have it, they usually know who does. Usually it's because they get so many inquiries about it. One call will lead to another and you'll find exactly what you need. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 BTW if you are near central NM, I've got some on my scrap pile you could come by and get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike BR Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 If all else fails, mcmaster.com or mscdirect.com should have what you need -- you'll just have to pay shipping. Come to think of it, if you're an ABANA member, you could also try out the member discount they negotiated with grainger.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwagedSoul Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 If you will go tho the top of the page and click on "User CP" in the green bar you can update your profile giving you location. Sorry...I usually do that right away...but apparently forgot on here...and since I haven't posted much I didn't notice until something was said. Every where I go...I also ask if they know where i can get it...and I always get leads...that haven't panned out. I went to a steel and pipe yard...they had drops...but not anywhere near the correct diameter and wanted about $.80 a pound if they did have it. Lowes doesn't have 2"...Home Depot doesn't carry it at all...all of the plumbing places I called or visited do not carry it or not in 2" either. I am in a small town...and a lot of times you can find obscure stuff at the local Ace...but not this time. There are some small town-esque plumbers around too...and no one has what I am looking for. I called a place yesterday after 4PM and they told me that their "parts" guy leaves at 4:00...so they would pass along my number and have him call me Monday... Meantime...I'm still looking...but I wouldn't think it would be so difficult to find something like this. Question... Is it necessary to use 2" pipe? Can it be 1.5" or 1.75"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I put mine together out of the shorter pieces they had, some 6" close nipples, and the other pieces. I can't believe your Home Depot doesn't handle it? Also check and see if they have electrical conduit in that size, although harder to work with it can be used in a pinch. If you strike out completely email me a sketch with dimensions of what you are looking for, I may be able to help.....unkle_spike@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike BR Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The last (and really first) coal forge I made used 3/4" pipe. But that was a portable side-blast forge with a circular bellows, and 3/4" is what the plans called for. So far as I know, there is no such thing as 1-3/4" pipe. 1-1/2" pipe has just over half the cross section of 2"; if you're departing from a proven design you find might find that you're not happy with the reduced flow. Much as I hate to pay shipping, I'd probably order 2" parts before using 1-1/2" and maybe having to do it twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer3j Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 In Iowa we have "Farm" stores." Farm and Fleet. Other places have "Tractor Supply." I'll bet if any agriculture is near you, if you look for such a store, you will find the pipe.mikePS- I have what you need but zinc plated- you may have it for thhe postage expense. IT IS PLATED so you will need to build an open fire in a safe/ remote place and burn off the plate. I am waiting for delivery of excellent "sanitary "T"'s that look like they were made for a forge. It may be a bit of time-since my 100# is relatively small,we are waiting to piggyback it.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I have plenty of pipe too though its mostly chopsaw cut w/o nipples. You are welcome to as much as you need if you pay the shipping. Id be happy to cut to lengths if you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 You might also try auto supply stores, they sell sections of exhaust pipe. Or try an exhaust shop, they my have scrap you can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwagedSoul Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks guys. I've checked with Tractor Supply...and every place else I can think of...no go yet. I did talk to a manager at Ace and we looked through their big book of products. They can "order" what I need...but he quoted me $65. This is for: (2) 3" Nipples (1) 2" Tee (1) 2" cap (1) 2" flange (2) 12" Nipples (they couldn't come up with 24" like I needed) (1) 2" coupler to connect the two 12" nipples. Seemed like a lot of dough. I've been half tempted to buy galvanized (I can find plenty of that) and build an open fire away from the house and shop and just toss it all in and let it burn awhile... Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The tuyere pipes do NOT get very hot. Plastic would probably melt once you stopped the air blast but maybe not. I use exhaust pipe as I said earlier. You can also solder up copper pipe if you don't like exhaust pipe or don't have a way to weld it. Galvy will in no way get hot enough to burn off so I wouldn't bother trying to remove it first. If you feel you must remove the galvy soak it in white vinegar till it's gone. Attached is a Sketchup drawing of the tuyere on my shop coal forge AND a pic of the forge in the tarp tent smithy. You can just barely see the exhaust pipe tuyere under the table. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 BP0133 has a interesting design for both the tuyere pipes and grate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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