[TheForge] More questions...

[Andy Vida]

metalshadows@juno.com wrote:
> 
> I finally got a small test forge to work,it was made of 4 cinder blocks,a
> piece of pipe from a bicycle frame,and an old microwave fan that i ran
> off my drill.after a few hours of using it,i realized as far as forges go
> there was still a lot to be desired.but since i am unexperienced in the
> whole field,it was a good learning experience for me.some of the first
> mistakes i realized was that a cinder block setup is to deep,i really
> noticed that because i had the stupid idea to use an old set of needle
> nose pliers because i havent got any tongs yet,so i had to pretty much
> stick my hand in the fire to get what i wanted out.i know not to do that
> again.with this whole experience under my belt......i came up with a few
> more questions that i hope someone in the forge will hopefully answer for
> me.
> 1.about how big(deep/wide ect.) should a firepot for forgeing
> knives,swords,axes,ect. be?
> 2.how much coal should i use?anything i should do to the coal first?
> 
> a list of beginning tools that i might need with some approximate prices
> would also be extremly helpful.

	Once again I see a FAQ being of use.  Anyone interested in
	helping write one?