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Countrybum
Добавлен 27 мар 2016
Forging knives is my hobby, but I'm very passionate about it. I do a lot of research on the topic, and figured I should help others struggling with the same problems. I hope my videos are helpful for those who need it.
Insulating a gas forge
There are many ways to insulate a forge, this is just the way I chose to do it. It is very energy efficient and reaches forge welding temperatures easily. I hope this helps you complete your build!
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propane burner build
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I built these burners for use with my homemade gas forge, which I have made another video of. With these two burners you can easily reach forge welding temperatures.
How to Make a Propane Gas Forge
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The link to my burner build ruclips.net/video/SMtJoV9zl1w/видео.html Tools Used 1. Welder - mig or arc 2. Jigsaw - with metal cutting blades 3. Angle grinder - with metal cutting wheels (may also be used in place of the jigsaw) 4. Taps 5. File If you have any questions please ask below.
Whats the name of the name of the blanket you out around the forge
This is why I'm looking at forge vid's instead of building 1 because my math skills are garbage! I would have ruined so many bricks! On the other hand this was a very informative build, great job!!!
Doing a fair amount of research for building forges and burners, I was surprised about the lack of information on the actual gas line/high pressure regulator set up. I know a lot of people think it's common sense stuff, and I would agree. However, when it comes to potentially blowing my shop(and myself) up, I want to be crystal clear on how to prep the fittings and how to set it up safely. This is the only video I have found that explains the line setup from the regulator to the burner. Thank you for your video. Hopefully it saves somebody a lot of pain and money.
Very nicely done sir. Looks great
George Costanza!!!! Great video amigo! Thanks for sharing your work
No other refractory coating? It is my understanding that direct flame contact will break down kaowool in short order?
The best coating to use is itc-100. I used silica ridgidizer because it was only $15 as opposed to $140 for the itc-100.
Talk to Wayne Coe. He sells Matrikote for $20 per pint, which is a high-alumina refractory coating every bit as good as ITC. I have ordered quite a few products from him. He buys in bulk from a local supplier. www.waynecoeartistblacksmith.com/
What happened? Where’s the end of the video?? 🙁
Check out my other videos to see the burners built and put together.
sir, i wanna see a insulating material cyclinder, that contains gas
Good video... But why aren't you working on a bench? It always fascinates me when people work on their knees from the floor. Surely you have a proper bench/worktop in your garage? Could you make a video explaining what insulation you used along with fitting instructions? All the best.
Man my forge is junk compared to all these im just using a 9 inch steel pipe 3 feet long with a hole cut in the middle for the burner and a brick to hold in the heat from the back end. I dont forge much though
Nice video but two things you did not show, the build of the orifice part and there seems to be a sliding tube over the burner tube that restricts the input air that you did not show. Would be interesting to see those parts also.
We never see the forge working?????
I wanna see the forge going????
Have you tried lining the outside with kaowool instead? I'm in the process of building a foundry and I was thinking about doing kao wool on the outside then firebrick on the inside then sealing it with refractory cement.
That would work very well as that's how pottery kilns are built. You could coat the brick with itc-100 to help protect it. I chose to do it the way I did because it is easier for me to replace the wool when the time comes. I also use kiln shelving where you lay the hot metal, it's hard and protects your forge.
you should put the kaowool on the outside
You could do that. I thought it would be much easier to replace the wool when it got ruined through use. You could also just use two layers of wool or just use the brick alone. I added the wool as an extra layer of insulation to help get me to forge weld temperature faster.
I like your design but this is coming from someone who only saw videos. I think your fuel air mixture is a bit rich.
The reason why is 95% north of his propane orifice is not used at all: Its a bad design. Trust me I have BS in Mechanical Engineering fluids is part of that. If he wasnt running at such a high psi the fire would have climbed way far up that pipe (that black iron will not last long under the heat). Because the fuel efficiency is sooo bad the dragons breath coming out that thing will be huge and the sheet metal shelf will warp and probably crack.
Good video & nice build, I built one similar to yours the other day difference being I just drilled 8- 1/2" holes spaced apart first 4 holes 2" down then staggered next 4 holes 3/4" inch down from first 4 works great little less time consuming, though your machined slot design is far more unique looking .I really like the simplicity of how it all connects together with readily available items from the local hardware store also very low cost. keep up the good work.
Really nice video and helped a lot - thanks for sharing!
Would you need to add some sort of solid bottom inside the forge, such as a firebrick, on top of the kaowool for material to rest on when forging, or will you just leave it as is so the material rests on the wool?
I use pieces of kiln shelving. It's nice and hard, it handles the high temperature and the flux I use for forge welding takes a while to ruin it.I
I feel like the video just ended abruptly lol. great stuff. I plan on doing the same this spring to make my foundry. I have also thought of doing a casted one but think I will do the wool instead
It did I apologize for that but I promise you did not miss any information. The wool is amazing, I use it for lining gas kilns as well and it holds up really well. Make sure when you forge weld that you protect it or the borax will eat through it. I use standard kiln shelf for that. Good luck!
I'm going around looking for alternatives for my gas forge build, I also have an old airtank I am waiting to cannibalize. The wool stuff is what I was planning on, but I've now read reports that it has asbestos like hazards so I don't want to deal with it at all, even if it's not as bad as the real deal, it's still enough that several institutes have issued warnings about handling it.
Just casted its better
I've no idea honestly
Why not just use two layers of the kaowool?
you certainly could, but I have a lot of experience using that stuff on gas kilns and it has a tendency to sag a bit. You can remedy it with a coat of ITC but its expensive. Its the first time I used rigidizer and it works well and at a portion of the cost.
what did you use for a rigidizer as an itc alternative
Silica ridgidizer.
its been almost two years of use in my forge and it is still holding up like a champ. It has been through many forge welding jobs, which is the hardest on forges.
Sorry for the late post I followed the video for a bit and did not see many views and now there are quite a few. I posted my burner build which the link is in the description and will very soon post then insulation part of the forge build. Thank you all the support.
Thank for the demo, I rate it in the top 5. well explained.
Thank you Tom.
Great looking forge, but like everyone else, where are the other videos?? Would really like to see the other videos...
Thank you Richard, The burner video link is now in the description. The insulating video will be uploaded today.
Hi Countrybum, this was a great video. Can you please share a link to the burner video? Thanks, Steve
HI S Fritsch, the link is now in the description. Sorry for the wait.
where's the next video? it's been six months. and you also said you had a video of how to make through burners. I only see one video on your chanel.
They are now on his channel :)
Jeffyboyy thanks bud I already watched them lol. I subscribed to the chanel back when I wrote that post. very informative
can this forge get hot enough to make Damascus or forge welded metal?
I have forge welded many times with it very easily.
Those hinges leave a lot to be desired. I would count this video as a way not to install hinges. Facing the "Front of the Forge," the "L" should be facing up towards the sky, because the way you have it, when you open the door, gravity will take effect, and the door will just fall to the ground. I'm very surprised it did not happen while demonstrating the door. As for the right side hinge, what a night-mare just to open.
Right you are Stanwood Dave. The L facing up would be much better. I have been forging quite steadily and only have had to use the door once on a sword build i just finished. Thank you for the comment.
didn't show burners or insulating material...the only things I was interested in
Don't know if you are still interested, but they are now on his channel. ^-^
Joe M Mams well gawd dam It he was supposed to make this vid just for you. How about you search for what you actually want to learn. Damn there’s a thought huh?
At a glance, the burners appear to be Michael Porter designs?? Are/have you going/posted the burner video? How's the temperature and fuel economy with two burners? Thanks, for the post; more ideas are always better!
The link is now posted for the burner build in the description. It has no problem reaching forge welding temperature and in my opinion the fuel economy is great. I recently forged a sword from a large coil spring with one tank of fuel or less. The forge needs to be much longer for Heat treating long blades I found out :(
you spoke about the wool were do you get it from I haven't been able to find it
Tuckers Pottery supply or Pottery Supply house are two places I use.
I've found it at lows actually
I'm unsure honestly
Thanks for the post. I'm exploring gas options as I'm in the same boat as jwgraham77. I've been making my own coal but it takes too much time. I'm looking forward to the insulation and burner builds.
Not sure if you're still interested, but they are up now - on his channel!