My forge

[mmurphy]

Nice work on the forges guys. Hope you guys share your experiences with them.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Check out this site:

melting metal in a home foundry, backyard metalcasting, metal casting

 

[mmurphy]

Check out this site:

melting metal in a home foundry, backyard metalcasting, metal casting

Looks like I have some reading to do. Thanks.

 

[Lloyd_E]

mmurphy and others....

Here's some great reference material and site...

anvilfire.com Blacksmithing FAQs Forges

 

[forgeblast]

Interview–Walter Tschinkel Revealed
really cool interview, guy pours metal down ant holes to check the structure.....good way to take care of the ants.
Anvilfire and backyard metal casting are great sites.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Wonderful... Science and Art!

 

[mmurphy]

Thanks guys..... I remember doing some of this stuff in junior high for industrial arts. It has been a few years, or maybe 30 some!!!!!:laughing:

Gives me new ideas, whether I make one or not, or just nice to dream about.