I’ve just recently got started on learning how to build a forge and black smithing so I hope someone will answer my question. Why did he fill the brake drum in? Is it not better to have a deeper firepot?
A larger drum would be better, but it's a good idea to have a slope, that will allow better use of the coal/coked coal rather than some sitting around the edges not being used. Also, depending on your source of air and how much air you're brining in, you have the potential to melt your Cast iron, the filler is there to protect it as well. I'd recommend trying to find a bigger drum to begin with, mine were smaller and free so that's why I used them.
@@NeedItMakeIt awesome, thank you so much for the reply. That’s a good point with the slope and the filler acting as added protection. That didn’t even occur to me. I’ll definitely have to try that on mine. How long does your filler usually last before it starts breaking down/ cracking?
The end had me screaming, clean off your metal before welding you are a blacksmith you should know a clean surface is what you need but I get it, sometimes it just doesn't pop into your mind.
I'm no blacksmith, that's for sure, I'm a woodworker by trade, but I dabble in just about everything. Thanks for the tip. Sometimes I pay too much attention to the video work and not enough to the actual job at hand. All in good time.
Very nice. Ill be doing the exact same.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the info ...im all over this👍🔥🔨
Awesome! You should make a tray/drawer or something like that to catch the ashes that are falling into the mesh.
Great idea, thank you!
@@NeedItMakeIt Thank you for making and sharing content👌🏼
well made video and original use of odd stuff. thanks
Thanks a lot! I just need more time to use it.
Yooooo my guy came in with the channel of ages
Nice work
Excellent.. It is all a learning experience.. Legendary ❤❤
What is the pipe spacer material?
Like your video thanks
Thanks I appreciate that!
How bout high temp paint? The black paint gna cook off !?!
This is pretty nice. i personally made a forge out of cement and made it kind of like a rocket stove. Can't get any coal around here though.
Thats a cool idea, a rocket stove design should generate enough heat to get a red heat.
I’ve just recently got started on learning how to build a forge and black smithing so I hope someone will answer my question. Why did he fill the brake drum in? Is it not better to have a deeper firepot?
A larger drum would be better, but it's a good idea to have a slope, that will allow better use of the coal/coked coal rather than some sitting around the edges not being used. Also, depending on your source of air and how much air you're brining in, you have the potential to melt your Cast iron, the filler is there to protect it as well. I'd recommend trying to find a bigger drum to begin with, mine were smaller and free so that's why I used them.
@@NeedItMakeIt awesome, thank you so much for the reply. That’s a good point with the slope and the filler acting as added protection. That didn’t even occur to me. I’ll definitely have to try that on mine. How long does your filler usually last before it starts breaking down/ cracking?
I would add a foot pedal for blower on off
The end had me screaming, clean off your metal before welding you are a blacksmith you should know a clean surface is what you need but I get it, sometimes it just doesn't pop into your mind.
I'm no blacksmith, that's for sure, I'm a woodworker by trade, but I dabble in just about everything. Thanks for the tip. Sometimes I pay too much attention to the video work and not enough to the actual job at hand. All in good time.