[TheForge] Induction Forge?

[Steve Smith]

Jerry Frost wrote:
> I'm thinking Pete has a good point about an induction forge 
> "control/adapter/?" that plugs into a base welder for power. The pics 
> make this seem likely as they show a power(?) unit and a 
> cooling/control(?) unit. If so just buying the control unit and using 
> your existing welder for power would make it a lot more affordable.

Frosty, unless I missed one of Pete's posts, I think you added to the 
idea here. Whoever, it seems like a pretty good idea, using a DC welder 
as a power source for an add-on package (this is connected with the 
home-built approach). Going from 220VAC to DC is the first step, which 
sounds simple until you add in soft start (so you don't fry your starter 
switch), and current limiting to help protect the downstream 
electronics. Of course, it would take a good sized welder...

Steve