Home built forge

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rrambo

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Sorry for asking, but I can't perform a search and the link in the noob section doesn't work.

Are there any instructional threads on building a cheap forge? I watched the dvd from greenpete in the uk and it doesn't get any cheaper than his but I'd like something a little more controllable.

What are you guys using for home built forge setups?
 
I've built a charcoal forge out of a pile of hard firebricks with a pipe tueyre. It has worked well for heat treating 1080, but you really have to put the fuel to it to get it to a good forging heat.
 
rrambo said:
Sorry for asking, but I can't perform a search and the link in the noob section doesn't work.

Are there any instructional threads on building a cheap forge? I watched the dvd from greenpete in the uk and it doesn't get any cheaper than his but I'd like something a little more controllable.

What are you guys using for home built forge setups?
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I too am new. Go here and the research brake drum forge with google. I know some don't recommend it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuMkIJGri2M

I already have my brake drum/rotor from the junkyard for $3.00. I have others but they also had a rr spike for $.25.
 
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