Matthew002 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I have not started to forge, yet. I’m looking for input. I have a cheap grill from a big box store. The square type. I’m thinking of modifying it for a charcoal forge. I have looked at diy charcoal forges and I’m not sure what direction to go in. Not sure if running the air pipe down the middle with v-shaped walls or making a small pit out sand and clay and have the air flow come in the side, or drop a brake drum down the center of the grill go from there. The other possibility is scrap the whole thing and buy an inexpensive gas forge to start out. See images below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ThomasPowers Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Take a look at the Tim Lively wash tub forges for one way to go, I wouldn't use a brake drum for charcoal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I only tried a bottom blast firepot with charcoal once and it burned through charcoal like nobody's business. I'd reckon a side blast jabod would be your best bet. I have a propane forge and still use my JABOD regularly. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Bottom blast is not too bad on charcoal consumption IF you are using hand powered air; hand crank blower or bellows. Electric blowers eat charcoal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 My preference for charcoal is sideblast. Don't overthink the shape of the "pot" keep it simple to start so you can change it. Experiment until you've found what works for YOU on what type project. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 My first forge was charcoal bottom blast, very similar to the OPs first pic. It worked very well, once I figured out how to supply air. With a brick or two I could set the size of the pot to fit the work at hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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