[TheForge] building a coal forge

[Alix Peshette]

Hi Ralph,
Many thanks for the Coal Forge Handbook recommendation.  I just put my order
in for the book after reading your post.

I realized that one reason I haven't gone ahead and finished my coal forge
was that I didn't want to screw something up along the way.  I was planning
to do the brake drum route (yep, I'm into cheap), but once I see the book, I
might upgrade a notch or two.  I'm particularly concerned about what kind of
draft mechanism to do; side draft, hood, etc.

-Alix


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ralph Sproul
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:15 AM
To: Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: Re: [TheForge] building a coal forge


Hello Dara,  Look up ABANA on the web, and then find the books,
publications, T-shirts, and Video tapes, etc for sale.

There is a new publication out called the "Coal Forge Handbook".  It is well
worth the money, and will give you options from a brake drum, all the way up
to a cement forge or side draft hood (metal fabed).  I think it costs about
$15.  Maybe if your not an ABANA member it might cost a few dollars more,
but it is an excellent reference on doing it yourself and following the
"proved over time" methods of many forge builders.  It covers different
forge types and styles, wiring, blowers, airgates, hoods, etc.  All the
things your looking to get answers to, and it is well illustrated and
compiled by Steven McGehee.

I'm looking at my copy now and the front cover has a little blerb on
it....... "Design and Construction details for permanent and portable forges
along with blowers, airgates, and other useful information".

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dara Paoletti" <dpaoletti at kanab.net>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:18 PM
Subject: [TheForge] building a coal forge


Hello All,

I am hoping to set up a small space to start doing some iron work.  I am
working with a small budget and am trying to get the basics together.  I
would be interested if anyone has any advice on building a coal forge.  I've
been looking for information on the web and can't find much.  If anyone
knows where I could find more info or has experience building a coal forge
I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

Dara
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