[TheForge] Forge Question

[Ray Miller]

I am building a propane forge out of an old hot water tank. In my case 
the refractory lining will help offset the thin guage metal for the 
tank. As a coal forge, you would eed to be sure you lined it properly. 
to keep from burning through.

Ray Miller
Cincinnati

Paul Amschler wrote:

>Being new to the list I have maybe a dumb question about how I want to make a forge.
>     I want to take an old water softner tank cut off maybe the top 10 inches (the part with the threaded holes) and then place it in a brick stand for support. THe reason for the two hole top will be one for forced air ant other for cleanout. I will be using coal which is very cheap here in Gallup NM with three coal mines within 20 minutes drives. I will be make small patch knives and other small objects. Nothing large.
>     Any comments will be treated with the greatest respect. I have plenty of these tanks for free and don't have a ton of money to buy a real forge yet. Being a Pastor of a small church doesn't leave me with a bunch of spending money.
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