herchammer Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I was talking, with a friend of mine, about being just that much closer to having a hobby forge up and running. He asked me how hot the fire gets. I had to kind of give him the deer in the headlights look:confused:. I just told him that I forged more by watching the steel than by knowing the temp my fire was at. I'm just a novice, haven't had the opportunity to work at the anvil nearly as much as I would like, in the past few years. I am, however, taking steps to remedy that. So, anyone able to shed some light on my friend's question? I told him I'd ask you fine folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Depends on the fire type. Charcoal can do a little over 1,600 degrees C (3,000 F), coal/coke generally a little higher. Gas varies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here is a pretty good color chart for metal temps: Metal Temperature by Color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 another good link for the colors is A Woodworker's Guide to Tool Steel and Heat Treating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herchammer Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks for the info, I knew I would find the answer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 "Deer in the headlights", I like that answer. I usually give them the shamanistic ritual thing about a rabbit's skate burns at so many degrees, a deer's skate burns at so many degrees and for forge welding a toads skate will take flame at this temperature. I think the color chart is more accurate though. Usually folk just walk away from me shaking their heads wondering if I have been licking the toad.:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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