[TheForge] Forge explosion

Mon Oct 14 10:22:01 2002

I was at a demonstration where they were using a rivit forge.  It had
about a 2" diameter down pipe with a cover.  Went off like a shotgun,
big one<G>.

The way that I learned it, was to give the coal a blow until you think
that it's cooked enough.  Then, stop blowing for about 30 seconds.
Start blowing again.  Upon reapplication of blowing air, if the fire
gives a small whump or flare up, then the coal fire is immature and
needs more tending<G>.  If it just starts up without fanfare, then
likely it's mature enough for it to stay home alone<G>.  I usually wait
2 minutes after a try like that and try again just to make certain<G>.  

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Ehrenberger" <[email protected]>
To: "theforge" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 11:30 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Forge explosion

> Hi guys,
>
> The other day when I was getting started making coke, I stoped 
> cranking to go get something and suddenly there was a wosh pop in my 
> forge. I guess
some
> of the volital gasses backed up into the ash dump and then ignited. No
harm
> done.
>
> I was wondering if any of you have ever had or seen a serious 
> explosion in
a
> coal forge. At one of the BAM workshops we had a much louder explosion

> but it didn't blow the coal out of the fire pot or any thing like 
> that.
>
> Bob Ehrenberger
> Shelbyville, Mo
>
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