Re: Forging Info Needed

I have plans for both a coal forge and a propane forge on my web site.
They are free.  the propane forge is the venturi type but a blower can
be added by just connecting a blower at the reducing bushing.  I have
it both ways in my shop.  This burner was designed by Rupert Wenig and
I have used it over five years (almost daily) and it is still
performing perfectly.

The refractory can be very easy and cheap by using Kaowool or Inswool
which is a ceramic blanket.  Just cut with scissors and insert into
the forge.  It does not work well if you plan to weld due to the flux
eating it but for your application it is very easy and cheap.

The design on my site is used daily to forge and sometimes to weld
(usually use my johnson for welding).

If you have access to coal you can make the brake drum forge and use
coal or charcoal for fuel.  Still need a blower but many use a hair
drier.

Ron Reil's site is a must see if you plan to build a forge.  Even if
you don't like the designs he has, the information is invaluable.  As
far as I know, there is not another site on the web with as much info
as Ron's.  http://www.reil1.net/

Be sure to read ALL of the safety info.

Bob