Building A Wood Framed Coal Forge

With the new Centaur Forge Fire Pot I needed to build a new forge out at Pioneer Farms for our shop.
I think it will become clear I am not a wood worker but this forge design is so simple that anyone can build it.

[@pjamestx]

Another forge up and running, very nice! I wouldn't mind seeing the repair of the blower, I've never seen the inside of one before. Keep up the good work!

[@WatersIronworks]

I'll do a quick video on it. Turns out the fan was missing a blade so I'm cutting out a new one and brazing it on.

[@stevekelley1179]

@WatersIronworks I wouldn't mind seeing you doing that.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job. Congratulations. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@WatersIronworks]

Thanks 👍

[@troutmouth1337]

Saw a post of yours on Reddit. Good quality videos!

[@WatersIronworks]

Thanks. The burning shoe video was just published if you were looking for that.

[@davedoessomestuff8176]

Not sure why there's so many rude comments, not like this is a wood working channel. It looks good for what it is, and it's perfectly functional.
I wonder if the youtube "woodworking" community would like it better if you had live edge wood and copious amounts of resin...

[@WatersIronworks]

I've got 10 of them with students using them every weekend, and the frames have presented 0 problems in the 8 years we've used the design.
People just like to point out flaws. As you noted, it's not a woodworking channel.
Thanks for the comment.

[@davedoessomestuff8176]

@@WatersIronworks Thanks for the videos, I'm currently going through the curriculum myself (California Blacksmith Association) so your videos are very helpful.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

[@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185]

Cool I'll build one for my shop 😎

[@nelsoninpallit]

Is it good?

[@y-notforge8913]

..It works! Duct tape is a Great fixer. i like to use bailing wire or a wire coat hanger ...

[@WatersIronworks]

That would probably be a more historical accurate option.

[@flyingmonkies5813]

Another great video. Quick question, you mentioned the leg length, but you didn't mention the table top dimensions or the plate thickness that you're using.

[@WatersIronworks]

I'll add that to the description. It was 30x40 and 1/4 inch thick plate.

[@judweaver3635]

What was the approximate total cost in materials?

[@WatersIronworks]

Probably 100-150 for the steel plate and angle iron. Another $50-$75 for wood. And the fire pot which is the most expensive is like $350.

[@robertwilliams2623]

What kind of coal are you using

[@WatersIronworks]

Bituminous coal. I have a couple tons shipped in a few times a year from Texas farrier supply

[@robertwilliams2623]

@@WatersIronworks ok thanks for the info

[@streetforgearmoury]

Is this in Austin, TX?

[@WatersIronworks]

It is out at Pioneer Farms.

[@Cyber_Mac]

Classy hatwear

[@WatersIronworks]

Thanks!

[@zx_notapro_yt7305]

That's funny Moe Joe curly

[@maniachill3069]

Shoddy planning, measuring, cutting.
Don't need to bolt the forge down, just wait for the grit!? Come on, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing RIGHT.

[@maniachill3069]

And then the dryer vent and duct tape.....

[@davedoessomestuff8176]

Eagerly awaiting your video on how it should be done

[@WatersIronworks]

Happy to send you a link to donate to the museum so we can upgrade.

[@jessiecueta6984]

camote🤔😁

[@Divljina9]

are you high

[@WatersIronworks]

Just on life.

[@jimsamolczyk3774]

I wouldn’t let you build me anything. That forge looks like the three stooges built it.

[@WatersIronworks]

Yah there's a reason I'm a blacksmith and not a wood worker.