How to Make a Simple Propane Forge for Blacksmithing

How to Make a Simple Propane Forge for Blacksmithing | I Like To Make Stuff

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I've been interested in blacksmithing for a while. Before I start hitting any metal, I decided to build a simple forge from some fire bricks and some plumbing fittings. Come see how you can make one too. I know I don't have the right tools for blacksmithing, but this is my first step.
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I love watching blacksmiths work, and to begin a journey down the blacksmithing rabbit hole, I am building a simple propane forge. I'll show you how to make one for yourself, but be advised, use caution around gas or fire.
To prevent the fiery flame from burning everything down, it needs to be enclosed in a forge. The forge is simply a super-hot oven. There are a few options for the forge's structure and insulation materials. For our forge, I am using fire bricks that are 1.25" thick. I arranged the tiles into a rectangular box with an opening at the front. To cut one of the bricks to fit into the rear box space, I used a masonry cutting disc on my angle grinder. I also cut some of the brick in half to create smaller, moveable doors for the front opening.
To give strength to the loosely stacked bricks, I decided to weld together a border of 90-degree angle iron around the brick structure. I wanted to make sure that the welded frame didn't prevent me from being able to change out the fire bricks in the future if they begin to breakdown. The frame really helped solidify the forge and it gave some rigidity to the "front porch" area that is meant to hold the longer pieces of metal not being heated.
The burner is the real heart and soul for this project; the oven would just be a box with the heat source. There are a lot of videos on KZfaq showing how to make forge burners, and I watched most of them. I made this burner in the style of all of those using readily-available plumbing components. The burner assembly is made of a high pressure regulator similar to the one you'd use on a grill, a steel pipe and a custom nozzle that blows the propane into the pipe while mixing with air.
I made the custom nozzle by drilling a tiny hole into a brass square plug fitting. I knew at the time that the hole may have been too big, 1/16" bit was the smallest one that I had. When lit, the fire burned blue with some residual orange flames. Apparently, this indicates that there is an inefficient fuel burn. I replaced the nozzle with a MIG welder tip and adjusted the placement inside the pipe and the fire was much more consistent and the metal inside the forge got much hotter.
It was so satisfying that I had a box of super hot fire that can heat up metal! I was super impressed with the fire bricks and their ability to retain the heat inside the forge. I was told by my good friend Alec Steele that the piece of metal was ready to be worked with a hammer once it turned a bright yellow color. It took my forge a little while before the metal got to the correct temperature, so I'm sure there is more dialing in to be done.
Obviously, I'm no expert metalworker. I am super excited about learning how to blacksmith and learning what tools and equipment that I need to be successful. I love learning new skills and increasing my ability to make different kind of things. If you are interested in blacksmithing, check out the wealth of knowledge online.
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@AlecSteele 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get you up to Montana and make something together! Loved seeing you jump right in!!!

@robertcastiglione5995 4 жыл бұрын

This is the crossover I’ve been looking forward to for years!!!!

@benzmansl65amg 4 жыл бұрын

Can also teach him how to sew!

@kahleeb6175 4 жыл бұрын

The real reason you got a new workshop was for Bob

@patrickfowler4462 4 жыл бұрын

This needs to happen.

@colehanson1653 4 жыл бұрын

Where in Montana are you ?

@jdgindustries2734 4 жыл бұрын

Forgot another point... The Teflon tape... You used regular plumbing tape. They make a special one that is yellow that is specifically made for gas.

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Another great point. Thank you for your constructive help.

@TylerHicksWright 4 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't be using teflon tape with flare fittings at all...

@jdgindustries2734 4 жыл бұрын

@@TylerHicksWright but only on the flare fittings. The standard pipe connections should still use the Teflon tape.

@justinherman9443 4 жыл бұрын

@@TylerHicksWright Came here to say exactly this ^^^. Flair fittings seal by using the flair mating surfaces not from the threads. Flared fittings don't use tapered pipe threads. Tapered pipe threads require tape or pipe dope as the mating surface isn't 100% sealed without it. Teflon tape also assists in providing lubercation so the threads can mate as tightly as possible and the tape can seal any interface differences. Flared fittings, (that are not damaged, of course) have a precise angle on the mating surface that DOES create a 100% seal but ONLY if the male and female mating surfaces are pulled together fully. Pipe tape inhibits the threads from pulling tight and compressing the internal mating surfaces in addition, a fringe piece of tape can get between the mating interface resulting in an incomplete seal.

@UWDotson 4 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same

@tedmerrick935 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just one idea. Remove the strap on the back so you can remove that brick to fit longer pieces through. So you can heat the middle part of a bar.

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Oooh, Good idea.

@christosvolikakis1523 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if making a hinged strap would work? That way you have the stability but option to remove the bricks on the back.

@themadkraken1912 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing idea and forge design, but the true star of this video is the Tron shirt. Truly an underrated classic.

@TravisFabel 4 жыл бұрын

Do not use Teflon tape on the flare fitting. That fitting does not seal by the threads, it seals by the flare fitting firmly in its seat. The reason you had a leak, is from your Teflon taping interfering with this fit. This is a huge mistake lots of people make with these fittings, and it can cause large leaks.

@martenkarlsson4757 4 жыл бұрын

Correct! I have worked on several shipyard in SE Asia, and the plummers there loves to put teflon on every type of connection there is, with leaking systems everywhere as result.

@xsiner 4 жыл бұрын

Yep thats what I was thinking when I seen this.

@par5endos562 4 жыл бұрын

Wrapping the tape backwards probably didn't help much either.

@douglasmckenzie5669 4 жыл бұрын

Lol! I was geting ready to say the same thing!

@vocalpatriot 4 жыл бұрын

teflon tape is intended to be a lubricant more than a seal....the tapered threads are what seals the joint..in theory..

@FigmentsMade 4 жыл бұрын

Blacksmithing is so much fun! Thank you for including all the details with the nozzle assembly. I'm in the middle of making my own gas forge and I will definitely be referencing this. And you have to love the satisfying "THOOT" sound as the gas gets ignited!

@scottlouis7785 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when as a little boy seeing blacksmiths working and it always fasinated me but never pursued. Thats been 60 years , or more, and watching on utube makes me want to try now

@eclsnowman 4 жыл бұрын

Don't Teflon tape threads of a flare fitting. That's not where it seals. Its a face seal.

@Fr3dd1321764 4 жыл бұрын

I actually came looking for this comment, ;-)

@kennethkustren9381 4 жыл бұрын

True ... lapping would be more effective ... if only there was a tool ...eh !?

@aaronboughton3638 3 жыл бұрын

@@Fr3dd1321764 Me too. C'mon son... Classic mistake

@trekgod3 4 жыл бұрын

Those bricks look like MDF , I saw the thumbnail and was like, " what the heck? "

@kaiyatsi 4 жыл бұрын

What if it is MDF in disguise?

@IvarBredesen 4 жыл бұрын

medium density forge? :P

@skidlidzdg 4 жыл бұрын

There IFB, but yeah they look like MDF.. lol

@darthrevan2063 4 жыл бұрын

Bob and Alec steel collaboration mabye? Hope so would be awesome

@NochSoEinKaddiFan 4 жыл бұрын

Alec is litterally right under your comment and he seems, lets say, mildly interested ;)

@jonwills1957 4 жыл бұрын

The best part is how you show getting over the “fear” of trying something new, just jumping in and making changes when needed.

@h.a.r.khalwachi6662 4 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for more than a year and I have been waiting for your work day after day. What I like about your personality is that you love people and you love your family and children in particular ، This is what makes you a very special person and this is what we miss in the world of KZfaq and I wish you success in your work and in your life

@shysterlicious 4 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that you critique your own work as you go along, giving us the benefit of making the correction in instances when you would have done things differently but too far along in your project to change. 👍

@czibo1474 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished forging and wanted to chill on youtube :D I really appreciate that you show everything that you make with some many details. I dont know a lot about even simple things to do in home like changing something in bathroom or laying floor and I am really glad that you are here to teach us. Love your videos :)

@keenanglover5237 3 жыл бұрын

Huge props to you for giving credit to people who have taught you to make the forge. Really shows what kind of person you are. Great work, keep it up.

@chanteljoshplummer8745 4 жыл бұрын

Great job trying something new. One of the big things keeping me from moving forward with a home forge was the burner. Thanks for showing how simple it is

@drewdinh 4 жыл бұрын

You know you’re a maker when nuts and bolts are more complicated than welding!! 😂👍🏻

@markadamarnold 4 жыл бұрын

Same exact thought!

@samnottheotherone4363 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just too lazy to drill holes in things.

@williamdrake6711 4 жыл бұрын

Also your burner end shouldnt protrude into the forge... It should be level with or inset slightly into the brick face

@MegaProtozo 4 жыл бұрын

This needs to be higher up, having it that far in can cause issues with the gas igniting to early when the pipe heats up.

@yesac101 2 жыл бұрын

this and he need his gas tip way further out of his burner flame is too rich not going to get the temps as easy that way

@RevivedBuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah agree, i like what a great resource Essential Craftsman is and his super simple design of using angles to hold the brick together. Great project Bob and great idea of using multiple designs to fit your ideal forge!

@simplygaming2280 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of videos on this stuff and yours is by far THE BEST. Showing off the safety aspects is what other channels lack. Also, the equipment you have looks awesome to have and spendy. Thank you for this video :)

@TwistedTwineWoodworking 4 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this since you mentioned it on the podcast. This fall this is my project and I’m super excited!!

@starboy71 4 жыл бұрын

Dude! Great video! Love the humbleness of your adventure into an unknown territory for you.

@WickedMakers 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! This is a project we've talked about doing so super happy to see your take on it. Nice job all!

@69virgin1966 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Bob. Congrats on making a good start to your forge. I think that time is the key to successful forgeing along with practice,practice,practice. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing and God bless

@halsti99 4 жыл бұрын

dude, same! i love the essential craftsman. such a great chanel.

@InfiniteCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an old gas forge that needs new bricks. This answered a bunch of questions for me!!!

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@philbyrd5561 4 жыл бұрын

white soft bricks are better insulators... i got mine at a pottery supply store, and alot easier to cut through

@MjolnirGraphics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning the Heat+Galvanized thing... so many people miss that.

@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Bob, looking forward to seeing what you do with it! 😃👍🏻🔥🔨👊🏻

@ryanh6589 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, also another good tip about sealing NPT threads in really hot environments. If you use Teflon tape to seal, Teflon will offgas nasty gases at high temperatures, so I might suggest graphite sealant! It's used in high temperature applications often.

@lachlan1979 4 жыл бұрын

I love the out-takes at the end. You kinda remind me of the Swedish Chef. 👨🏼‍🍳

@ColMcWillis 4 жыл бұрын

I got started watching Alec Steele when, after watching your wooden Katana video, was recommended his forging a meteorite video. Been watching both ever since

@ponycar351w 10 ай бұрын

Overall, great video! THANK YOU for calling attention to the toxic fumes created when heating galvanized parts! I've seen multiple other videos where galvanized pipe fittings were used throughout, and would not want to be anywhere near those things the first few times they're fired up. One other tip, I saw multiple people leave comments about using Teflon tape and the direction it's wrapped. TFE paste is rated for propane (and a lot of other things), and I've had better luck with it than Teflon tape. Kudos also for leak testing the burner.

@tracymclaughlinholmes677 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I've learned quite a bit watching you.

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear it!

@Craig-lp2uv 4 жыл бұрын

Just a friendly FYI. Flare fittings seal on the 2 tapered edges pressed together not at the threads. The tape you used likely prevented you from getting the 2 peices to come together. Love the video, thanks for sharing

@Warshipmodelsunderway 4 жыл бұрын

Again, it's the experimentation and willingness show iteration that makes your videos so enjoyable.

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@genisis53 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Bob! Thanks for sharing your experience

@PiranOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

I've made similar forge few years ago, I still have some videos on my channel. I used my for quite a long time and have some observations. First the hole for the burner could be made with the same disc for angle grinder if You plan out the hole to be in between the bricks. Second the burner nozzle should be flush with the firebrick - it tends to corrode overtime due to heat so it would slow down the process. For the forge to heat quicker You can lay it out with a layer of ceramic wool. Also if You decide to mount the burner from the top remember the heat rise so it's best to remove the burner after work so the valve and hose won't melt from residual heat - or skip the valve and add some metal fittings to attach the gas line in more heat proof manner. Last thing, I don't know if You can buy those in US but here in europe I was able to purchase a flame arrestor to mount just after regulator so in case of failure and flame going up the hose it would stop before the gas tank - explosions are rare and allmost impossible but it's better to safe than be sorry :) Good luck with blacksmithing! I used mine mainly for heat treating knives but it's good thing to have around if You work with steel.

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks!!

@marksgourmetworkshop3038 4 жыл бұрын

I’m excited to see what you do with it!

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@MCsCreations 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, Bob! 😃 The best part is that you made it in a really simple way. So, if you ever want to change it, it's going to be pretty simple. 😊

@randomrangoon5476 3 ай бұрын

Just getting into blacksmithing and have been looking at different ways I can put together a forge at home. Very helpful thanks

@rileystrayer6910 3 жыл бұрын

"I think nuts and bolts are overkill, so i'll just weld it."

@_Niranth_ 4 жыл бұрын

Essential Craftsman is GOAT

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

He's awesome!

@_Niranth_ 4 жыл бұрын

@@Iliketomakestuff I am thoroughly enjoying his spec hous build right now.

@mattk9676 4 жыл бұрын

Been wanting a forge for several years. I really like this. I may have to have a go!

@Airn5475 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve been wanting to build a forge and glad to hear what worked and what didn’t in your easy video format!

@GearheadDaily 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm Eric and I like to watch people make stuff! Kidding, I like your wood working stuff. Keep it up.

@maskedredstonerproz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm MaskedRedstonerProZ and I like to read awesome comments like yours

@GearheadDaily 4 жыл бұрын

You god damn right Masked RedStoner!

@darren990 4 жыл бұрын

drop them galvanized parts in white vinegar for a day strips it right off

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

interesting! Thanks for the tip!

@demos235 4 жыл бұрын

@@Iliketomakestuff I was actually coming to the comments to say exactly this. I've used it to strip the zinc off of electric fence wire for chainmaille rings. The white vinegar works like a charm.

@PiranOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to hit them with WD40 afterwards so they won't immidiately rust :)

@darren990 4 жыл бұрын

@@PiranOfficial or a smear of oil

@N2RI1 4 жыл бұрын

not strong enough need muriatic acid

@maxgruber9883 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video! - thanks for the great content and quality! You are definitely and inspiration for many of us to get out and make something!

@rigoz3882 3 жыл бұрын

Great work and it's really enjoyable to see someone just go at it just like it's meant to be and of course safety which you are really focused on,over all great job

@kahleeb6175 4 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence I was thinking of making a forge myself and then you uploaded this!

@MFEStudios95 4 жыл бұрын

same here

@fullerblacksmithing7954 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't start with a gas forge, I would start with a charcoal one, it's easier to make, and it gets you the feel within 2 or 3 bags

@JustinTopp 4 жыл бұрын

Mine Chaser a gas forge isn’t horrible to start with just not this one. There are far better gas forges to choose from. Like the soft fire brick one essential craftsman made

@jacobcrown7707 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if you could revisit this forge. Do you actually use it as I've not seen it used more than once.

@billycisneros8040 4 жыл бұрын

I am seeing in the near future hopefully you will go to Alec Steele shop that would be awesome collab

@quazamuhaha 4 жыл бұрын

Good build, easy to follow. This will be very useful for making custom tools.

@driftersforge4962 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a small time blacksmith and this video was very informative and fun to watch. Good job bob

@yjk1037 4 жыл бұрын

For the leak testing you could have added soap them lit the bubbles. Nice build though

@BlazeOGlory 4 жыл бұрын

I used to be a mechanic and this is how we used to check for leaks in a tire/rim. Soapy water and watch for bubbles. Or dunk it in a trough full of water.

@serdaraytemiz 4 жыл бұрын

really informative. One thing I would Highly recommend you do before anything bad happens is placing a backfire stopper (I do not know its english name) basically it is a checkvalve that stops fire going back to the tank... It is always used on oxy aseteline but adding one here would be an extra safety...

@christosvolikakis1523 2 жыл бұрын

This comment along is worthy of updating this video. Great catch and I’m glad I read this before proceeding with the project. I’d also recommend that people take a simple introductory blacksmith class. I didn’t think I would need one but I found a three hour class which was worth it alone for the safety tips that I’m sure one day will save my tips!

@tylerwhitley9625 4 жыл бұрын

Someday I want a shop like Bob. Right now I'm 15 and 364/365 (16 tomorrow lol) I have a drill press and some hand tools I love making things thanks for the tutorials Bob!

@awizardalso 3 жыл бұрын

I use a small charcoal grill mounted on a stack of bricks in a V-shape and a fan to drive air up through the bottom vent to get more heat. I replaced the gas tank on my Honda Shadow VLX 600 with a tank from a Honda 750 Aero. I had to make my own mounts for the new tank. First, I heated the parts with a propane torch to weaken the metal. Drilled the holes so I could mount the tank and a solo seat. Before I could mount the tank and seat, I heated the parts red hot in the charcoal grill, and quenched them in used motor oil. Not only did they turn black, they were rust proof. Then put them in the oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes, that made them less brittle.

@emotisean 4 жыл бұрын

Visions of crazy old man clagget when I saw him light that forge. Oh boooy

@lukashode3162 4 жыл бұрын

hey really cool project i build a propane forge recently my self but i think that burner tip or cup or how you call it should be behind those bricks so it doesnt heat up great work tho

@asumax8 8 ай бұрын

Great video. It reminds me of the video made by Grant of The King of Random, where I first learned to make one of these. The burner is almost exactly like the one he did. He also used a mig tip and add a cover to control the air flow in the burner

@Devin292 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to go to my grandpa's place. He had a full set of blacksmith tools except the forge. His dad and/or grandpa were blacksmiths. Horseshoes, wagon rings etc. Thanks for a great video

@I3urton 4 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeees, blacksmithing! Can't wait to get home and watch the video!

@vortigan8069 4 жыл бұрын

Just in case you want to watch for fun but still learn about smithing, forged in fire is an amazing series on the history channel PS I like that Tron shirt

@davidmorgan7586 4 жыл бұрын

FORGED IN FIRE IS A JOKE

@ianweston2132 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos this has to be one of my favourites.

@walthodgson5780 4 жыл бұрын

Best forge build video I've seen. Thanks. Very well explained.

@raymondcook3448 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a small series of you learning how to blacksmith

@jdgindustries2734 3 жыл бұрын

Though I love Bob and his teams' work, check out Alec Steele's channel. He's been smithing since he was 12, and he's got incredible onscreen personality. And that's despite being a self described introvert on Bob's resurrected "Brainpick" podcast

@mikelilly7667 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. Glad to see blacksmithing gaining more recognition. Have you watched Torbjorn Ahman's KZfaq videos? Thanks for this video

@sammeyerson1577 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you emphasis on safety in this very educational video

@cliffdoes_stuff4012 4 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I took some pictures of Bob and Jenny blacksmithing nails with Alex, Joe, and Steve at Makers Central this year, I had a feeling this video was coming.

@martinedelius 4 жыл бұрын

Check out Torbjörn Åhman, truly a craftsman if there ever was one.

@tylersoutham6654 4 жыл бұрын

I would recommend the show "Forged in Fire" on history channel. You'd probably like it Bob.

@coalsauce4457 4 жыл бұрын

That's a meme show lmao

@hassanal-mosawi6049 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that, well done!

@travisgrigsby8996 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very clear explanations. Thanks!

@jdgindustries2734 4 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention, there is a whole process of tuning your anvil for the best effect. You probably want to see if you can get a large block of hard wood to support it, and possibly wrap it with chains. I forget the entire process, I was only interested in blacksmithing to make the tools for my foundry, so when I decided to go a different route for the tools, I stopped being interested in blacksmithing as a thing I wanted to do, even though it's still an awesome thing to watch.

@mycatumz640 4 жыл бұрын

you should never have to use Teflon tape on a flared fitting. The flare should be your seal.

@thomasmcmahan2014 3 жыл бұрын

You would make a great teacher/instructor. Very easy to follow and you speak clearly. Your videos are awesome too, you know how to present instruction with the right inflection in your voice and know when to pause after something is said. Well done man, earned a subscriber

@KeeperofTheMountain Жыл бұрын

I am the regional technical trainer for the oldest Propane propane company in the US. I have been in the energy trades since 1980. You did a very nice job on the gas parts. Putting Teflon on a flair fitting was a bit of a rooky move but, worse things have been done. Over all a very nice job. I have the #1 video on converting a range from Natural gas to propane. I hope to see more of your stuff.

@jessegregg8561 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't you cut the inlet hole into a full size brick? So just pull them out and exchange it with one of the full size bricks from the "roof"..

@chunkymurps 4 жыл бұрын

That's what i was thinking. Just move the bricks around.

@hplogsdon293 4 жыл бұрын

Came to comment the same thing. Swap the hole brick with a top brick!

@erikthompson3794 4 жыл бұрын

...or just use a bit of brick to make a plug, 'cause you never know when a side port can come in handy... second burner, view port, thermocouple port.....

@ShadowoftheDead 4 жыл бұрын

Whey I am early, hey you're the best and I really understand your concepts, especially on KZfaq.

@gaeb-hd4lf 4 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is awesome man, keep it up!

@mountaindewdude76 4 жыл бұрын

I think that was really well done! I've seen a few other Forge building videos and I think I remember seeing a video that was very similar to what you built....possibly a video that you found inspiration from. I've never done any blacksmithing before but I think I'm going to have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing your build experience!

@ultrapancakes100 4 жыл бұрын

“Today we’re going to make **casually sets on fire** a forge.

@dennisjohansen8490 4 жыл бұрын

I've found that the wrong tools are always the right tools when they are the only tools you have.

@v0ort 4 жыл бұрын

Love the outtakes, makes it more relatable :D

@ethanfulton4395 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, glad to see you finally picked up a hammer! One note I would make is that, like you said, you used hard fire bricks designed for a fireplace. This type of brick insulates by absorbing the heat and dispersing it. Instead, your burner would get the chamber of your forge up to temperature if you used soft ceramic bricks made for pottery kilns instead. They are more expensive but can be cut with woodworking tools and instead of absorbing the heat, they reflect it which means the energy being put in the forge by the burner stays there. (P.S. build my forge using the exact same burner design)

@puddingmaster1999 4 жыл бұрын

My forge is a charcoal/ coal forge I don’t have to mess with the gas

@samhouston1288 4 жыл бұрын

@@sjjwf6025 Which from what I understand is far more temperamental than propane, not as widely available as propane, and not as easily adjustable as propane. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using coal, but it does have drawbacks. One of the biggest advantages of it though it's that you could literally dig a hole in your back yard and have an instant forge. Just add coal and a source of moving air.

@fullerblacksmithing7954 4 жыл бұрын

I like charcoal more, I've got a nice design thats gonna be made in a few months. For me, it's easier to run

@charlesmeadows6869 4 жыл бұрын

Ok this is great but does it double as a plant pot for your backyard?

@fullerblacksmithing7954 4 жыл бұрын

Eh, the difference between a foundry and a forge is how your using it. I've melted metal in my forge, so I guess if you wanted to

@TheSmugglersRoom 4 жыл бұрын

Dang it Bob! Don’t you know I’m already addicted to forged in fire and have wanted to get into this . . . Now you’ve shown us how we can do this in our current shops and now I HAVE to start!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@corgitokkiswoodworkshop1850 4 жыл бұрын

this is ma first time seeing your channel and you truly are making & dealing with everything from wood to steel. Wish I could do so

@tomclem 4 жыл бұрын

Next weeks' video will be Bob with no eyebrows after playing with the forge.

@GeneJordan 4 жыл бұрын

And over the next few months, we can watch as his hammer forearm develops more of muscle mass and definition. Eventually Bob can become a "mushroom in an apron" per Jimmy Diresta 🤣

@PayneMaximus 4 жыл бұрын

"It's a tiny spoon." *There is no spoon.*

@spurs3483 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. It was informative and entertaining. Thanks.

@ElementalMaker 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa! It's a honor to be linked by such an awesome YT Channel! Thanks and great build!

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and information!! It was super helpful!

@danthemakerman 4 жыл бұрын

"This video is LIT yo!" Sorry it had to be done, the balance has been restored to the universe.

@lukeclodfelter347 4 жыл бұрын

How to make a simple forge Get some firebricks, cool I can do that Get some metal, cool I can do that Now start welding...... hol up

@davidtauriainen9116 3 жыл бұрын

A solid fuel (coal/charcoal) forge is much easier to build, and can be done with clay(kitty litter or dirt), sand, and a frame made from metal or wood. Or you can just dig a hole in the ground.

@mistereriksson87 4 жыл бұрын

You should head up to Montana and get some blacksmithing tips from Alec and Will! Would be a fun colab to watch

@dkingst5 4 жыл бұрын

I agree you should visit Alec and Will and get a black smithing leason. He could help you make a couple of the tools you need!

@GeneJordan 4 жыл бұрын

This would be a great project for a small makerspace to build for a forge for their members to experience blacksmithing.

@aymane9104 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to not do this near sawdust for obvious reasons just saying

@Iliketomakestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@aymane9104 4 жыл бұрын

@@Iliketomakestuff Hey Bob I have a question unrelated to this video but if I were to try to start a small buisness where I make small wooden things or anything really, what advice would you have? I would have to use my schools shop and I would probably sell to people I know.

@jkxcreations1937 4 жыл бұрын

@@aymane9104 I would highly recommend the Made For Profit podcast. It's run by Brad Rodriguez & John Malecki, two woodworkers so they may have an insight into your query

@jkxcreations1937 4 жыл бұрын

@@aymane9104 Alternatively, David from Make Something makes wooden things for craft shows. I think I remember seeing him have a video containing some advice

@aymane9104 4 жыл бұрын

@@jkxcreations1937 Thanks I'll go check them out

@zoop504 4 жыл бұрын

I like these kind of videos where you learn along the way. Opposed to the videos where you’re building a shelf or something where you just cut and glue wood together and that’s it

@callindrill 4 жыл бұрын

"I think nuts and bolts are overkill. I'm just going to weld it." This is funny on a couple of levels, but not least of which is that I remember when you were first learning how to weld. I love seeing how good you've gotten at it, and it is really starting to motivate me to actually get more into making instead of just watching people make. Thanks, Bob!