jcherneskyforgeworks Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 So I have a large paint can that I'm looking to convert into a smaller forge and my current debate it whether or not I should build in a pass though/vent hole through the back or if the depth of the paint can and the backflow from the front entry would be enough to get a decent enough fuel air mix. I dont want to be choking my flame necessarily but I also dont want to be wasting fuel heating the neighborhood. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Make a removable back cover? It could be as simple as an IFB or a brick of insulating refractory you cast yourself. I don't use a gas forge, but I know a lot of people block the opening(s) that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 A small pass through hole in the back is not likely to make problems; if it does, a flap can be mounted over it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcherneskyforgeworks Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 I wound up cutting a pass through and changing the shape of my refractory liner a bit to allow for a decently strong and flat forge floor. The end thought that sold me was the struggle that heat treat will be without a pass through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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