[TheForge] building a coal forge

[GHS]

That is probably some of the best advice you will get.

Mike Graf

Chris Kilpatrick wrote:
> 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.
> 
> ----- 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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