Evolution of My First Propane Forge

This forge started off as really just a box made out of hard firebricks surrounded by a steel frame. Although it served me well and go me started, it really went through the propane if I wanted to get it hot enough to forge heavier stock. In this video, I'll show you how I modified it to burn more efficiently by giving it some much needed upgrades.
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[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Looks great, and from the forging at the end looks like it's working great too!

[@mosesmarlboro5401]

2:13 thats what we in the industry call a "beaver tooth tip"

[@PaulPinto]

Looks great!! Good call switching to the ceramic wool those type of fire bricks don’t insulate very well and I’m glad you’re putting that hammer to good use!

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

Thanks Paul! yeah, it gets much hotter now and that hammer, especially the rounding die, can move some metal. I'm looking forward to practicing some more when it gets a little cooler finally out there

[@DanielinLaTuna]

It’s a little like working with clay, I think, only backwards. Heat is involved, but with clay you work cold and apply high heat at the end, whereas with wrought iron you work really hot, then quench to finish. 👨‍🎨

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

Great analogy!

[@pangsbricks8412]

Nice forge! I think I am going to build one of these! About how long did it take to get up to temperature at 5:58? Thanks!!

[@mosesmarlboro5401]

Are there advantages/disadvantages between a square forge vs round forge? I assume a round forge will give you a slightly more even distribution of heat.