[TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this again

[Chuck Robinson]

Hey Jerry,
The reason I would use Stainless for the parts of the forge that get hot is 
rust protection,
Down where I live in Mississippi the humidity rapidly does a number on 
unprotected steel

!! gauge Stainless for the table should be fine, just weld a couple of 
braces across the bottom, at the outer edges of where the fire pot hole is 
cut.
Match your rod to the stainless.
Make your base from black iron, and paint it with Barbeque Hi Temp Paint
If you really want to gussy it up, mix up a bag of Mizzou refractory with a 
couple of handfuls of casting needles and cover the table bottom to the top 
level of the fire pot lip.
Make sure you make the table large enough for your needs.
I like about 3' x 5', so the green coal won't spill onto the floor.
Add a sliding adjustable stock rest  at the stock cut out, and add a 
rectangular Stainless water tank at the end of the table.
You will be set for the next several generations.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Smith" <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 7:22 AM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this again


> What type of stainless steel, I would say 1/4 for the
> bottom plate and something like 10 guage for the
> sides.
>
> I have a small MIG welding for the tack welding and a
> Tomnstone to do the seam around for the sides. What
> electrodes for the side seams 308/308L, 309/309L or
> 316/316L
>
> Am I on the right track for making this from
> stainless?
>
> I figure the legs I can use black iron pipe, and find
> some wheels to make the movable.
>
> Jerry
>
>
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