Home made forge????

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kylebosch808

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Hello, i was wondering if any one has ever made there own coal burning forge? i really need this because i hate wasting my oxy accetylene on heating steel cuz its expensive, if someone has pics of a home made forge please post them that would be great. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
   / Home made forge???? #3  
Truck hub or rim,a TEE,some pipe,a steel plate with slots cut in it and a blower.Built my first 30 odd years ago.Alas,I don't have one here for pics...Back then,you could pick up free coke just walking down the rail road tracks.
A Google search will give to more than enough info...
 
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Have you thought about a gas forge at all? I make my living with a forge and gas is so much easier, now I know coal is a lot better heat and gives more control but it also takes a lot longer to get a good coke going and use it. Whereas gas you flip it on and are heating whatever it is you need to heat... you can get a good gas forge for a decent price...
 
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Here is a picture of the one I have had for years. Haven't used it in many years. Does not have a hood. Needs to be used in a open area. I see you live in Ontario. If its near Detroit you may want to come over and look at it.
 
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Hi, I actualy live in tiverton ontario about 3 hour drive from detroit, how much would you sell that forge for? like im only 16 getting into welding and blacksmith and that good stuff and i only have limited amount of money so post me back /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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I'm glad you started this thread. Thanks.
 
   / Home made forge???? #10  
Is that an old cast iron sink that you have turned into a forge? Could you describe it a little for us? Thanks.
 

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