locky.au Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 G'day guys, new IFI member from Australia; Langwarrin Victoria. I am in the process of setting up my workshop and equipment and I thought I would share where I am at with the fabrication of my coal forge. I have created an Album Gallery "Fabricated Coal Forge" with plans and pictures at various stages of build. I have really enjoyed this project and can't wait to light my first fire . Hopefully, if I followed instructions correctly you will find a thumbnail image below to a design in my album where the rest of the material can be viewed. If not and this interests you have a look at my gallery....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 wow, thats a whole lot more than I did when I started, thanks for the diagrams. Keep the pics comin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 G'Day locky.au , welcome ta the site . Cool design , way more then my forge Don't forget ta add your name ta this " http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f8/oz-roll-call-7380/ " Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I don't know if I even used a ruler for my first one....kidding. Good Looking plan and welcome to the sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 So you built it already? Seems like a good plan. How do you plan on venting the smoke? O and i love Australia! Never been but i would sure like visite and maybe move there lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Keep those great ideas coming!!! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky.au Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys, appreciate it. I will keep adding pictures as I add an air gate, ash dump, motor and blower etc.... In terms of the venting at some point, after I have played with it a while, I will add a side draft hood etc. In the mean time I will put it in the open with plenty of ventilation but under cover to protect it. Cheers, Locky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 you may find that clinker break needs a few holes to allow more air to pass. Welcome to I Forge Iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Don't you just love Cad software Locky? Nice looking design, I'm looking forward to hearing how it works for you. If you'll click on "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location we'll know where you are. It can really come in handy, especially for folk from different countries. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky.au Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) Okay its been a while.... I have uploaded another series of pictures showing air gate & control, ash dump, motor & blower mounted & my first fire in my Album Gallery "Fabricated Coal Forge". There are 56 pictures in that album including design diagrams for your reference.Fabricated Coal Forge - Blacksmith Photo Gallery This was a great project with lots of challenges including today when I was sitting on the floor lining up the air gate mechanism when the bloody very heavy handle decided to move hitting me square on the head...... Well I saw stars, you know the feeling it hurts that much you can't even swear Air Gate Handle Fully Opened - Blacksmith Photo Gallery First fire - http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/16917http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/16919 Side draft hood pending - another day Enjoy.... Edited August 2, 2009 by locky.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandomaniac Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Now THAT's impressive fabrication. Very nice set up.I would love to have a bunch of nice steel lying about to cobble up something similar! Bad news is the local scrapyard has ceased selling to individuals! I think I like building tools as much as using them. It seems I'm not the only one Great job....and I thank you for sharing all the pics. Oh....one other question....do the motors turn backward in Oz....or just the drains? Kidding aside, had the good fortune to visit South Australia once.....incredible place. Would love to return! Definitely enjoyed those Barossa vinyards (not to mention the vin! ) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Locky- Looks like you enjoyed all the challenges and meet them head on and got total success!! Did you use 1/8" or 3.175mm plate for the table? One observation: You might want to cut the heads off the clinker breaker mounting bolts and plug weld them into the bottom of the fire pot. I think doing that will make it easier to clean and slide the clinker out of the fire pot. Nice photo tutorial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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