Forge build

[colu41]

I got this for free from my brother. Its 1/4" stainless tube about 14" in diameter, with a 6" opening of refractory.
With a little modification would this work for a forge?

I have left over firebrick from my oven build, in case I would need it for something.
I've never forged anything in my life so I'm not going to be going out and buying a $500 forge as of yet. Just something to learn with.
Any tips would be great.

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

Is it really heavy? If so, then we can say that concrete is not good for insulation. You could break the concrete out and put in kaowool. The tubing is a bit big, but should work.

 

[Lieblad]

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[colu41]

Is it really heavy? If so, then we can say that concrete is not good for insulation. You could break the concrete out and put in kaowool. The tubing is a bit big, but should work.

This stuff is near impossible to break. Couldn't imagine trying to get all of that out.
And i also have some of that ceramic padding laying around.
Maybe I'll just fab something with my leftover firebrick and that padding.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

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