[TheForge] building a coal forge

Thu Nov 11 14:33:47 EST 2004

Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...

> Alix,
>      While I appreciate doing things right, might I suggest you build the
best one that you can build right now, and start forging, then refine it as
you go.  I was afraid to make my propane forge for fear of messing it up.
Once I made it, I found that it was much simpler and less scary than I had
believed, now I am in the middle of making my 3rd propane forge and loving
it.
>     to summarize, I shall quote Nike (The shoe company, not the legend)
> "Just do it"
>
> -Chris K.

Agreed. As it turns out, it's best to work on one for a bit before you
decide you want a bunch of bells and whistles. You may discover that you
don't need some stuff, that a aprticular simplified system might suit you
working style better than the fancy one. As an example, I work outside under
a canopy, and have absolutely no need for a hood. Bottom draft works just
fine, and I designed me forge so I can move it easily- about an hour to tear
down or set up, two hours or so for my entire set up. A hood would just be
more bulk and annoyance.

Saint Phlip,
CoD

"When in doubt, heat it up and hit it with a hammer."
 Blacksmith's credo.

 If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it is probably not a
cat.

Never a horse that cain't be rode,
And never a rider who cain't be throwed....

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Kilpatrick" <crimsonkil at lycos.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 2:03 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] building a coal forge

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alix Peshette" <apeshet at comcast.net>
> To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] building a coal forge
> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:10:54 -0800
>
> >
> > 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-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [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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