How To: Apollo Forge Build

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In this instructional video, we'll show you step-by-step how to build your own Apollo Forge. Whether you're a knife maker, blacksmith, or simply enjoy working with tools, this DIY project is a great way to learn a new skill and create a tool that will last you for years to come.
From assembling the necessary materials and tools to constructing the forge body and adding the finishing touches, we'll guide you through the entire process. Our clear and concise instructions make it easy for even beginners to follow along.
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@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks Жыл бұрын

Just a thought, since you already have the solenoid in place, for about another $100 in parts, you can make it temperature controlled. I built a PID controller with a thermocouple that maintains the temperature in my forge within 10 to 15 degrees. It works great for heat treating. If you’re interested, I can send you some information on the build. It’s pretty straightforward.

@benjiriko3645 Жыл бұрын

Well I'm definately interested in that info!!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Definitely interested. Can you email me some info? brian@housemade.us

@tonywebb1403 Жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS cool stuff man

@VideoOddness 11 ай бұрын

I would also love to see your info, please!

@psych- 10 ай бұрын

I'd love that into too

@OldHickoryForge Жыл бұрын

Awesome kit man. You're doing so many great things for the blacksmith community. 💪🏻 keep up the great work!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Holy cow Brian... this is a phenomenal piece of work / engineering.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks Жыл бұрын

Definitely has to be the most well thought out, versatile, functional forge on the planet. Not to mention, good looking. Well done sir! Bravo!

@HouseMadeUS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙏🏼

@Stillpoint23 Жыл бұрын

Love that Sawzall trick! Total hillbilly ingenuity

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Always! 😂

@Athooper1980 Жыл бұрын

Placed my preorder yesterday!! Cannot wait to have it. Been using a Mr. Volcano for the last 8 months. I’m ready to step up and am thrilled to not have to mess with a ton of refractory!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏼

@addictchris2503 10 ай бұрын

You suggested using an “old sawzall” to settle the refractory in the doors. I just did it using a NEW sawzall and it worked just fine :)

@HouseMadeUS 10 ай бұрын

Hahahaha! Hackerman!

@Luxnixx 2 ай бұрын

15:17 I'd call it a chisel as well. We used them sometimes to shear rivets when other methods failed on aircraft

@HouseMadeUS 2 ай бұрын

Okay great, thank you.

@davidscadlock5569 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed presentation and all you are doing for the blacksmith & bladesmith community!! Great design!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@richyearle007 3 ай бұрын

The most informative build on ribbon burners i have seen.. Fantastic stuff..

@davidscadlock5569 Жыл бұрын

Just rewatched!! Great design and run thru of the build!!!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@Batti2323 Жыл бұрын

Your build videos are works of art! You do such a good job of explaining and showing everything! I have much admiration for the effort you put into design to make these kits the best. Love my Revolution grinder!!!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@daviddroescher Жыл бұрын

Good explanation of the "what's and why for" . Instead of the typical just do it this way I have my reasons.

@brettthompson5919 Жыл бұрын

And yet another excellent video, Brian! Thank you very much!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@michaelmirabile7777 Жыл бұрын

Bought the last one! Can't wait to get it and set it up! Great work Brian!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@WesKerbs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, great video. I'll be purchasing that Apollo air funnel ASAP :-)

@jamesball7322 3 ай бұрын

Definitely like the design,wild enough I use the same fan but for my coal forge

@joewhitney4097 Жыл бұрын

Great video, great project, design and build. Thanks for sharing.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BrighamKindell Жыл бұрын

Im so excited!!!!

@mftmachining Жыл бұрын

Excellent design...man thats top notch...love it.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@chewyakarieckenicholas6049 Жыл бұрын

I really like the whole setup it definitely looks good and it seems like a low maintenance and efficient forge I hope to be able to afford one soon

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chewy. 🙏🏼

@supermannyg3 Жыл бұрын

If I ever would need a forge, this is exactly what I’d buy.

@TheMainlinehobo Жыл бұрын

Just crazy beautiful. I need to order the kit right away. Already got the belt grinder but haven't built it yet. How much fun can one guy have going into retirement? This is just a design of genius for sure. Very simple and yet hot enough to do damascus welding. Thanks so much! Bob in Seattle

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob!! 🙏🏼

@rodneylangstroth4577 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Brian.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@nathanweese3812 Жыл бұрын

Another really well thought out build. I have to admit I stole his design for the tracking wheel system on my 2x72 grinder. Best part of the machine. Thank you House. I would have bought the kit if I could, most of my machine is made from found treadmills and scrap. His kits look really solid.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@BLS_Forge Жыл бұрын

Nice build mate. I add an air pressure sensor as well to the fan that shuts off the propane if the blower fan fails. There is also a flame failure sensor that shuts off the propane if the burner goes out and the forge temp falls below the gas ignition tmeperature.

@gearscodeandfire Жыл бұрын

You freakin rule 🤘 Not sure how the algorithm is only suggesting this now, but bravo

@HouseMadeUS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙏🏼

@longclong Жыл бұрын

Bought the plans and have the file open in fusion 360. I have 36 by 36" 1/4 thick steel plate in the garage ready to go. My ribbon burner and all its extras are ready too. I'll do my best to document the process and share it with you. I'm so thankful you went through the process of designing, testing, etc to make this a reality! I'm curious to see if there's a change in the environment within the forge compared to my ventury burner forge. It seems like once dialed in there might be less oxygen down by the bottom of the forge. I want to test it out. I'll let you know what I find. Might take me some time, though. Day job consumes a lot of my time.

@JohnJohnningJohnson 11 ай бұрын

Myyyy man. That's a nice forge this is giving me some great ideas! Thanks for posting this video very educational.

@HouseMadeUS 11 ай бұрын

Yeah man! Lots of new idea into this one. Enjoy the build! 🤘🏻

@HeavyForge Жыл бұрын

Right on!!🔥

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

🚀🔥🚀🔥

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@georgeyoung613 11 ай бұрын

This is a brilliant kit. I have been looking into buying one. But now that I have seen this, I'm going to build one.

@HouseMadeUS 11 ай бұрын

Thank you George!

@georgeyoung613 11 ай бұрын

@HouseMadeUS You are very welcome. I forgot to add that your video was put together extremely well. Very easy to follow with clear instructions. Your editing is 1st class also. I wish you great success brother.

@Stillpoint23 Жыл бұрын

Love that apron! And like the revolution build video, this is even better! Good job brotha!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@thefamily_ak1863 11 ай бұрын

Thats so Kool , good job

@HouseMadeUS 11 ай бұрын

Thank you my bro! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@urbanbasementoperator Жыл бұрын

Nice work Brian, I'll be picking up one of these in a future drop this year.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben! 🙏🏼

@sudo_nym Жыл бұрын

The Housemade Hotbox 🙏🏻

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@Beaches_south_of_L.A. Жыл бұрын

You're a great instructor. This was a excellently produced video and quite enjoyable to watch.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. 🙏🏼

@42icee Жыл бұрын

Okay purchased today as well as a few parts, the rest I have and the bricks I will get from local pottery store

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ki4klz Жыл бұрын

Im building my own forge as well, and I have the same hose you mention. What did you use to connect all the 1/4in fittings to the fitting on the end of the hose? It says it is 3/8in, but none of the 3/8in fitting or reducer that I got will thread into the hose fitting.

@benjaminseigal5192 Жыл бұрын

Another great house product. We know I am a fanboy.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Yes you are! 😂

@ericmoore2236 Жыл бұрын

Brian as usual you and your work are amazing the only thing I don't like about this and your work is now I have to try and save more money 😂 again you are amazing 👏👍

@williamsforge6263 Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend soft brick on bottom and 1in thick hard brick on top that. Make it slightly smaller on the inside but would be worth it.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

I had that same thought. Ill recommend that in the next video.

@David-bc3kx Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to adapt the burner to natural gas? Been looking to upgrade my current forge.

@benjiriko3645 Жыл бұрын

What's the distance from the bottom of the forge to the floor?? Trying to decide how big to make my stand

@Stillpoint23 Жыл бұрын

I stopped using the word 'inspire' and instead use 'motivate'.. So, thanks for your motivational videos :)

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@addictchris2503 10 ай бұрын

I found a piece you might want to add to the resources page for the Apollo forge for the propane delivery section. The hose from the propane tank ends with a 3/8" female flare fitting, and I had no way to connect that to the quick disconnect, so I had to get a 3/8" male flare x 1/4" male NPT fitting to hook those up

@HouseMadeUS 10 ай бұрын

You're right Chris. I'll do that. Thank you! 🙏🏼

@eduardodaquiljr9637 7 ай бұрын

I wish to copy the way you bend a plate,excellent work,

@HouseMadeUS 7 ай бұрын

Go for it Eduardo! ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

@johnnybotz Жыл бұрын

Wow only $55. for the bundle on the plans. How generous thanks.

@HouseMadeUS 11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. 🙏🏼

@42icee Жыл бұрын

Great design. Waiting to find a video of someone forge welding with this forge. Would like to see info on achieved time and Temps using this forge.

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Look up pickle_kutterz on instagram. Also I have videos right here on KZfaq making pattern welded steel with it. 'Fantasy knife build'

@VideoOddness 10 ай бұрын

If you showed the stand you mounted it on, I missed it. Can you show what you made the stand out of and how? It looks like the pedestal is square tube, but what is the base plate?

@HouseMadeUS 10 ай бұрын

It's just .25 plate with some casters.

@randymartin2396 Жыл бұрын

I love the forge just can not afford right now

@jeremyfatfab 7 күн бұрын

In the into you mention a separt video on how to build the ribbon burner, Is that video out? Killer vids, thanks for all the info!

@Joe_Bandit Жыл бұрын

Amazing project Brian! I wonder if other grinder companies will start selling forge kits now as well? ;)

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nikuso 8 ай бұрын

Super excited to put our new kit together! Does the ceramic fiber cloth need rigidizer like kaowool would?

@HouseMadeUS 8 ай бұрын

No rigidizer needed.

@nmcc.2601 Жыл бұрын

When is the first drop planning on being shipped??

@steaminbeeman9 Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah can’t wait to try it House! Looks real good.

@goodravensforge Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, Why don't the 2" threaded connections after the gas mix require PTFE Tape as well?

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Once the mix hits that larger pipe the pressure is so low it isn't necessary

@richardwaldhouse8067 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, this is a very cool video!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@djburnard Жыл бұрын

I have some ITC-100 left over from a previous forge build, any reason not to put a thin coat on the inside facing surfaces of the bricks and doors?

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

I did this on the prototype and it worked great. Definitely worth doing.

@gatorcreekcustomknives321 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Brian! It’s been awesome to watch the development and testing of this project!

@flacodoc 5 ай бұрын

Does the metal base/floor of the forge get hot because the bottom is hard/non-insulating brick?

@HouseMadeUS 5 ай бұрын

No not too bad actually.

@tek9102 Жыл бұрын

At what height did you set your forge? I’m 6’ tall. Tom

@larrydbrazil Жыл бұрын

I bought the kit and all of the additional parts needed to complete the build. However, apparently the funnel had a crack at the base of the 2" section and completely broke off as I attempted to connect it to the 2" pipe. I ordered a replacement. After examining the broken connection, I believe that this part is a weak connection to the fan which weighs 5 lbs or so and probably will break very easily in the same place that mine did with the least little bump. Just a learning experience that costs $55. I am thinking about having a local machine shop, or sheetmetal shop fabricate one from metal. More to come...

@tomhoyt5970 Жыл бұрын

How much more will you charge ( if willing ) to put this together for me ? Thanks

@johnkelly7264 Жыл бұрын

Do you ship the forge kit and the grinder kit, and other stuff from your shop to Australia. Looked on the site, but couldn't find that info. Thanks

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

We can yes. Working on adding that functionality

@longclong Жыл бұрын

I don’t remember hearing or reading anywhere the size of the threaded rods. What size are they?

@JohnDHarvey Жыл бұрын

Question ... Why not use the heavy, higher-temperature fire brick for the entire forge build?

@zorinho20 Жыл бұрын

You have beautiful hammer .

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have many. I feel blessed when I use them. 🙏🏼

@marcussmith348 10 ай бұрын

Awesome. Does the fan come with the kit,

@HouseMadeUS 10 ай бұрын

No it does not.

@GryphonArmorer Жыл бұрын

Two cents.?.? 🤪 You could reduce your cutting time if you make all your cuts like the refractory tabs and smaller corner reliefs. Really awesome design though. I’d love to have one. I want to get started forging. And good on you for all the different options to purchase. WOW 👍👍

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@AninoffsMagister Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, CO can kill by asphyxiation even in an O2 rich environment. This is because the hemoglobin in your blood has more affinity to CO than O2. So it’s kinda like walking a long hike. Would you rather have a 5lb pack or a 50lb pack? The CO is like the 5lb pack. Just an interesting bit of CO trivia I remember from Biology class back in the DAY!

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Good info

@engjds 7 ай бұрын

I'd weld all those gaps to try and prevent that 'singing' of the metal we hear at 42 mins, also why not make the door long enough to cover the brick? the mixing of gas and air seems fairly basic, some use a swirl chambre to mix the two before injection into the combustion chambre. I like the ability to replace firebrick, good thinking!

@HouseMadeUS 7 ай бұрын

The sound you're hearing is from the air flowing into the pipe not the chamber. It goes away after the first couple firings. Thanks for watching.

@nikuso 8 ай бұрын

what do you use to connect the quick connect to the gas line?

@nikuso 8 ай бұрын

Ah never mind I just found the answer below!

@loyallimb Жыл бұрын

FYI, Teflon is a popular brand name of PTFE.

@kennethcrane5079 5 ай бұрын

I purchased the plans and I want to cast the ribbon burner. How many holes and what size of straws should I use!

@HouseMadeUS 4 ай бұрын

38 straws (links are all on the resources page) for the straws etc.

@tek9102 Ай бұрын

I’m getting ready to build my Apollo. Do you have any sketches or plans on a stand for it?

@HouseMadeUS Ай бұрын

I have a stand that I really like. I need to take some time and draw up the plans for it.

@tek9102 Ай бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS I just need some basic sizes but would really like your input. Thanks - Tom

@GlennLaguna 10 ай бұрын

5:48 you used magnets to hold the Inswool paper in place.

@wirebenderbob Жыл бұрын

An easy way to bend the burner tabs: grind a 'v' half way through the bridges, bend tab to 90 degrees with a vise grip, then tack weld. No heat or brute force required.

@jeremytaylor9706 Жыл бұрын

Could you get away with using a 2" pvc sch. 80 ball valve in place of the gate valve, or does the pipe get too hot?

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

The pipe doesn't get too hot, but I don't think I would use plastic in this application. One small spark and you could melt it.

@espjason 11 ай бұрын

The fan whistles are you able to do anything to stop this

@HouseMadeUS 11 ай бұрын

Run it for a bit and it will stop. Just needs to heat up a few times.

@dimmacommunication Жыл бұрын

Long time no see :)

@leoresch8709 8 ай бұрын

Hey what is the gas consumption by welding?

@HouseMadeUS 8 ай бұрын

Forge welding temps I use 4-5psi. Standard forging I set to 1-2 psi

@nmcc.2601 Жыл бұрын

Can you use 2" pvc instead of metal pipe??

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

No it will get soft from the heat.

@tropifiori Жыл бұрын

Nice Video. Need a tool make a tool

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thank you!

@janikumlander1822 6 ай бұрын

No ptfe tape on the bigger joints?

@HouseMadeUS 6 ай бұрын

No need for that since it's so low pressure.

@ThompsonGrant 19 күн бұрын

I don't understand how the gate valve works. When you start to close the valve wouldn't that just cause the air to speed up not produce less air flow. I know your system somehow works but if you could explain it that would be great.

@HouseMadeUS 19 күн бұрын

Air works like water, so the gate valve slows the flow, just like water. In fact air can be measured using water column.

@amunderdog Жыл бұрын

I would think the solenoid is manditiry with this configuration. Propane is heavier than air. Would not want gas to fill the electric fan.

@shannoncharlton46 5 ай бұрын

hey mate when you cut the fire bricks make sure to wear a respirator due to the bricks having silica in them and its quite dangerous to your health

@HouseMadeUS 5 ай бұрын

Always do. Thank you. 🙏🏼

@leoresch8709 8 ай бұрын

how big is the gas nozzle?

@HouseMadeUS 8 ай бұрын

1/4 inch.

@rotironwerks 4 ай бұрын

When I bought my 40 pound tank, the propane distributer told me the orfice in the valve was larger than a bar-b-que tank making the larger tank able to produce more BTU's.

@HouseMadeUS 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure that is true. I don't see any difference between the two sizes of tanks.

@AninoffsMagister Жыл бұрын

Why don’t you just send the door rods with both ends threaded?

@RoscoPColetraneIII 5 ай бұрын

You need to seal the soft fire brick. Technically you need to seal hard fire brick, too. Kaolin never binds all ceramic silica. I recommend zircopax mixed with colloidal silica. Trust me. Seal it.

@HouseMadeUS 5 ай бұрын

I disagree. You want the brick to soak up the heat. No sealers needed.

@fajile5109 5 ай бұрын

Wow i recently looted a bunch of parts like these from a dumpster. Not the forge but the gas pipes.

@HouseMadeUS 5 ай бұрын

Awesome.

@user-xyuser666 9 ай бұрын

Думаю, американец пышается.

@AninoffsMagister Жыл бұрын

Is it me or does this guy sound eerily like TJ Miller?

@pauln07 Жыл бұрын

Dude cool shit but how about coming out of the dark ages and using metric. If u use metric u can measure ur water instead of weighing it cos 1g = 1ml

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

I live in the United States. Pretty sure I'm stuck with imperial but thanks.

@pauln07 Жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS sorry just realised my comment comes across a bit dick like. But I would love to see metric alongside in the video for reference.

@J.TurnerHandmadeKnives Жыл бұрын

I hear a whistling noise at first

@HouseMadeUS Жыл бұрын

Yeah they whistle for about 20 mins during the break in process

@LovacNaDrolje 8 ай бұрын

🇷🇺

@HouseMadeUS 8 ай бұрын

Are you from France?

@LovacNaDrolje 8 ай бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS No, I'm from Serbia. That's not the French flag.

@memomemic2102 6 ай бұрын

bad isolation...

@LovacNaDrolje 8 ай бұрын

Question for the author. Why are you involved in politics? You are a KZfaqr

@HouseMadeUS 8 ай бұрын

I am a politician.

@LovacNaDrolje 8 ай бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS If you are a politician, then that's ok. Nowadays, all politicians have to have the same attitude. Mainstream

@HouseMadeUS 8 ай бұрын

I am not a politician. I assume you're referencing my Ukraine pin. I have many friends there. I always support peace. I do not take sides. I hope for the best in all.

@LovacNaDrolje 8 ай бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS You could put the flag of Palestine on your next video, which has been attacked and genocide is taking place against civilians. Israel is committing that genocide. It would be nice if you supported the Palestinians..

@LovacNaDrolje 8 ай бұрын

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