[TheForge] Induction Forge?

[Steve Smith]

Ries, in case this isn't clear, I agree with your comments on all-in-one 
machines. I'm thinking an add-on box might shorten the amount of work I 
would have to do to make an induction forge; I don't think it would be a 
good commercial approach.

Steve

Steve Smith wrote:

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> Jerry Frost wrote:
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>> 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
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