I absolutely love this idea..... I am all over this. Thanks so much for posting. I just can't see paying those ridiculous prices for those gold plated fire pots that these big companies are sooooo proud of. Thanks again👍
Excellent posting! I live in the United Kingdom and I don't think my neighbours would appreciate me burning coal in a forge let alone me hammering metal on a Sunday morning but I sure would love to be able to mess about with something like this, if I only had some land, lol. I sure do envy folks who have a plot of land enabling the. To do what they want without nosy neighbours or irritating government messing with you !
Hi Dave I made a common man forge with a tin bucket (like the number 8 you got the other day), an old cast iron frying pan with holes drilled in the bottom and then a pipe with a hairdryer. under 20 bucks if i remember. the pan went on the bucket then a hole in the side of the bucket was for the pipe and the hairdryer. Worked fine but got alot of complaints from next door so i had to pack it in. love the series brother be well.
Dave, thanks for showing us how to make this. I will get myself a old drum and get started making my own. Cant wait to get started. Thanks again Dave. Stephen, Ohio
Great as always. I threw together a forge that I used to make my last knife with from just my wife's hairdryer, a few blocks & bricks like you mentioned, and a GALVANIZED pipe. I LIVED! Yay! I used to weld galvanized steel 12 hours a day and I lived. Yeah its not exactly vitamin C, but dang people, man up and shut up. Quit the negative criticism and learn something. Sometimes, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.
most brake drum forges use 2 inch black steel pipes with two small pipes and a longer one, a tee a flange and an end cap. you will also need a brake drum and something to keep coal out of the pipe. shower grate are commonly used
Great video Dave,keep them up. I made a brake drum forge a couple of years ago. I used a stove pipe as my stand and plumbing. All i did was, drill a hole in the side with a hole saw drill bit half way up the pipe to match the hair dryer, hammer the weight from the drum to let it sit flush against the stove pipe. Cover the hole with grating like you did. Just push the pipe into the ground to steady it up and off you go. Still working great. Another common man way, and food for thought.
Good. At east you are aware of the danger. I agree about using it if it is all you can get. I have used it in these situations myself, but I usually heat it before use to burn it off prior to use. I wasn't trying to be negative. I just want people aware of the dangers involved. Keep the videos coming!
This is so cool. I don't know any of this stuff, but your production of these videos is Enough to make me wanna light outa Los Angeles, build a mud house and make it on my own. You're a real genuine cat, Dave. Thanks for all your efforts.
I went from watching your videos on firebuilding to looking up videos of blacksmithing. I was both shocked and also not shocked at all you had a series on this. I absolutely love your videos. Please keep it up.
Dave I never knew what a Brake Drum Forge until you taught me. Pretty cool stuff. I appreciate video allowing to see the end result how it's actually used. Great video.
Hey Dave, I'm a huge fan and really appreciate what you do. I don't believe there is a greater amount of outdoorsmanship knowledge out there. Not for free anyways. I know its not exactly your area, but could you publicly stand up for the second amendment? You have so many fans and America needs people of your caliber to stand up for our constitution. Thank you for your time.
I've actually burnt out 2 of these before I figured out how to make one that would last. I just filled one about half way with cement. Fairly dry cement so that I was able to slightly slant it towards the air hole. Been using it as my mobile forge ever since.
Awesome stuff, Dave. Awesome stuff. You could change that small coal-guard thing you placed over the hole with a broader plate with drilled holes all over it. Keep it slightly elevated and the air should spread out before being pressed into the coal. That way you could put the entire forge to use, enabling you to work with larger metal even on that small forge.
Just a tip, but when drilling through thick metal put a small pool of oil where you are drilling and add oil from time to time to keep everything cool, saves alot of wear and tear on your bit and gives you a cleaner hole..
Holy crap Dave, you are blowing my mind! This is an amazing coincidence that you post this video, literally, the day after I started researching a homebuilt forge project. Thanks much for your contribution, love your videos!
wow and all this time ive been watching this series ive been thinking theres no way for me to try this stuff. but now i know for sure that i can. thank you dave
Man I can’t believe I just seen this video But glad I did!!!!!!!WOHOOOOO I got everything but the valve to do it I couldn’t believe a hair drier for a air source....ZHAZAM!!!BAM good sht man High 5 Dave!!!!!!!
Those old brake drums work good for a forge.I cut slots down the side of mine .That allows me to put longer stock on it.I guess it all depends on what a person is going to be making.I like the idea of useing the chunck of antenna tower for the stand makes the forge totally portable.
For those asking about where to get coal from. I found on ebay a 50lb bag of "Pocahontas Blacksmith Coal" for $18. Im not sure if that is a good price or not (im sure shipping is expensive) shipping is $34 for 50lbs of coal. But if you dont know where else to look, that might work for you. GREAT JOB DAVE!
That was great! I am looking forward to seeing more of your video's. So much good information teaching people to be self reliant without buying into business schemes.
Thank you so much for this information Dave! I'll be heating some metal up very soon and trying my hand at this. Another valuable skill to add to the list and I didn't have to pay for it.
That is sweet Dave. Ive followed you the last couple years and an Army Vet myself. I love the stuff you do and really appreciate your channel. Keep up the god work. Im sure it's better than listening to cody piss and moan all the time, lol Take care buddy. Hope to attend your school someday
You should try using a peltier generator, to use the heat from the forge to power a small fan, that way the forge could work on its own without the need of electricity to power the blower.
Galvanized pipe let off deadly fumes when heated, gives you some nasty sickness, just ask Uncle Ned... -Jonesy Nice video, Thanks for passing on your knowalge
its easyer drilling the flange than burning up bits on that cast iron that is really a mix with about 30 % carbon and heat treated . that flange will drill like bitter . and that Galvanized will not touch the heat fire is going up not down
Thanks for the great video. I'm glad I set it aside in my watch later spot. I was going to ask about the "coal" but its already been answered in the comments !
About all the stuff you do on this site there is a series that has it all in it it is a 12 book series called "fire fox" it is a very good series and I think you will like it
love your work David, if you measure the internal dimension of the pipes on your stand some plastic tent stakes from wal-mart would make it much more stable
Dave those are all galvanized parts, they give off toxic fumes when heated
I absolutely love this idea..... I am all over this. Thanks so much for posting. I just can't see paying those ridiculous prices for those gold plated fire pots that these big companies are sooooo proud of. Thanks again👍
finished mine today. total cost $8. Thanks Dave, live well brother.
Excellent posting! I live in the United Kingdom and I don't think my neighbours would appreciate me burning coal in a forge let alone me hammering metal on a Sunday morning but I sure would love to be able to mess about with something like this, if I only had some land, lol. I sure do envy folks who have a plot of land enabling the. To do what they want without nosy neighbours or irritating government messing with you !
Hi Dave
I made a common man forge with a tin bucket (like the number 8 you got the other day), an old cast iron frying pan with holes drilled in the bottom and then a pipe with a hairdryer. under 20 bucks if i remember. the pan went on the bucket then a hole in the side of the bucket was for the pipe and the hairdryer. Worked fine but got alot of complaints from next door so i had to pack it in.
love the series brother
be well.
Dave, thanks for showing us how to make this. I will get myself a old drum and get started making my own. Cant wait to get started. Thanks again Dave. Stephen, Ohio
Great as always. I threw together a forge that I used to make my last knife with from just my wife's hairdryer, a few blocks & bricks like you mentioned, and a GALVANIZED pipe. I LIVED! Yay!
I used to weld galvanized steel 12 hours a day and I lived. Yeah its not exactly vitamin C, but dang people, man up and shut up. Quit the negative criticism and learn something. Sometimes, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.
most brake drum forges use 2 inch black steel pipes with two small pipes and a longer one, a tee a flange and an end cap. you will also need a brake drum and something to keep coal out of the pipe. shower grate are commonly used
Great video Dave,keep them up. I made a brake drum forge a couple of years ago. I used a stove pipe as my stand and plumbing. All i did was, drill a hole in the side with a hole saw drill bit half way up the pipe to match the hair dryer, hammer the weight from the drum to let it sit flush against the stove pipe. Cover the hole with grating like you did. Just push the pipe into the ground to steady it up and off you go. Still working great. Another common man way, and food for thought.
Good. At east you are aware of the danger. I agree about using it if it is all you can get. I have used it in these situations myself, but I usually heat it before use to burn it off prior to use. I wasn't trying to be negative. I just want people aware of the dangers involved. Keep the videos coming!
This is so cool. I don't know any of this stuff, but your production of these videos is Enough to make me wanna light outa Los Angeles, build a mud house and make it on my own. You're a real genuine cat, Dave. Thanks for all your efforts.
I went from watching your videos on firebuilding to looking up videos of blacksmithing. I was both shocked and also not shocked at all you had a series on this. I absolutely love your videos. Please keep it up.
Nice setup. I've seen warnings to avoid the silver pipe because the coating can be poisonous, and to use the plain black pipe instead.
Dave I never knew what a Brake Drum Forge until you taught me. Pretty cool stuff. I appreciate video allowing to see the end result how it's actually used. Great video.
Hey Dave, I'm a huge fan and really appreciate what you do. I don't believe there is a greater amount of outdoorsmanship knowledge out there. Not for free anyways. I know its not exactly your area, but could you publicly stand up for the second amendment? You have so many fans and America needs people of your caliber to stand up for our constitution. Thank you for your time.
I've actually burnt out 2 of these before I figured out how to make one that would last. I just filled one about half way with cement. Fairly dry cement so that I was able to slightly slant it towards the air hole. Been using it as my mobile forge ever since.
Great idea, I picked up a brake drum for an eighteen wheeler and was able to increase my surface heating area. Thanks for the idea.
Awesome stuff, Dave. Awesome stuff.
You could change that small coal-guard thing you placed over the hole with a broader plate with drilled holes all over it. Keep it slightly elevated and the air should spread out before being pressed into the coal.
That way you could put the entire forge to use, enabling you to work with larger metal even on that small forge.
Just a tip, but when drilling through thick metal put a small pool of oil where you are drilling and add oil from time to time to keep everything cool, saves alot of wear and tear on your bit and gives you a cleaner hole..
Holy crap Dave, you are blowing my mind! This is an amazing coincidence that you post this video, literally, the day after I started researching a homebuilt forge project. Thanks much for your contribution, love your videos!
wow and all this time ive been watching this series ive been thinking theres no way for me to try this stuff. but now i know for sure that i can. thank you dave
Great video, very cool
That would be a great prepping project, also In a SHTF situation it would be a great bartering tool / skill
I never knew you did forging as well Dave, I just started learning to blacksmith so will definately be making my own brake drum forge soon!
Sweet Dave! I'm really diggin the blacksmithing videos. I'm getting into the hobby and appreciate the tips. Dayton here!
After searching his and low this video was the best. THANKS!
Looks like I will be building a brake drum forge. I like the one-easy valve. Great Video Dave!
Man I can’t believe I just seen this video
But glad I did!!!!!!!WOHOOOOO I got everything but the valve to do it I couldn’t believe a hair drier for a air source....ZHAZAM!!!BAM good sht man
High 5 Dave!!!!!!!
Very nice. That old antenna base was a great score. I can't imagine finding anything that would have worked better for that project.
Thank You Dave!!! Awesome video!!! Watching from MA. You are a great teacher!!!!
I share this with many people, you have a good way about it Dave.
Those old brake drums work good for a forge.I cut slots down the side of mine .That allows me to put longer stock on it.I guess it all depends on what a person is going to be making.I like the idea of useing the chunck of antenna tower for the stand makes the forge totally portable.
That is amazing - i will head tomorrow to the local scrapyard and get my stuff and rock n roll - thank you ♥
Hey Dave, really enjoying your blacksmith videos! Can't wait to see you on the 1st!
I've been wanting to make a small forge for a long time but didn't know how to. Thank man for the video.
Making one right now . Awesome set up. Love your show on National Geographic Channel. I watch it every week .Keep up the good work brother.
For those asking about where to get coal from. I found on ebay a 50lb bag of "Pocahontas Blacksmith Coal" for $18. Im not sure if that is a good price or not (im sure shipping is expensive) shipping is $34 for 50lbs of coal. But if you dont know where else to look, that might work for you. GREAT JOB DAVE!
Looking good sir, wish y'all did classes in southern Georgia. But the Y tube stuff will suffice. Ty for all you do.
Nice and simple, that's the way brother, good job.
i always wanted to blacksmith but never had a forge but i do now thank you .
That was great! I am looking forward to seeing more of your video's. So much good information teaching people to be self reliant without buying into business schemes.
Mr Canterbury....keep doing you brother...happy new year....keep em coming.
Thank you so much for this information Dave! I'll be heating some metal up very soon and trying my hand at this. Another valuable skill to add to the list and I didn't have to pay for it.
have you ever wondered just how many people you have helped' oh got them up and going after watching a video. just a thought' blessings
That is sweet Dave. Ive followed you the last couple years and an Army Vet myself. I love the stuff you do and really appreciate your channel. Keep up the god work. Im sure it's better than listening to cody piss and moan all the time, lol Take care buddy. Hope to attend your school someday
Thank you Dave for the video, I have been wondering what to use for the grate for a forge. Love you videos Dave your the best!
excellent, could add a "table" around the pot to make adding more coal to coke up, but very serviceable.
i've seen many home made forges, this is the best so far. awesome vid dave!
Standing by for the rest! You have my interest for sure Dave.
You should try using a peltier generator, to use the heat from the forge to power a small fan, that way the forge could work on its own without the need of electricity to power the blower.
That is a great Idea using that Antenna tower section for a stand A person may even find the pipe and fittings at a salvalge yard also
Dave I found one of the best things to use in lighting my forge is pine cones. Thanks for the video
this is great i got break drum just need to get on the ball nd put mine together. nice video
Love the simpleness Dave!
If you use 3 stakes pounded into the ground for the holes in the stand would keep that rock solid
nicely done Dave.
Galvanized pipe let off deadly fumes when heated, gives you some nasty sickness, just ask Uncle Ned...
-Jonesy
Nice video, Thanks for passing on your knowalge
Great video Dave. Good timing too, I was actually researching building my own brake drum forge. This helps a lot. Thanks!
This is a keeper, Dave! That is one sweet design made from scrap! I think I'll build one this weekend :)
Nice video, Dave! Always had a problem understanding forge-making stuff.
Nice little mod and great forge set up!
I like it, good job Dave.
Def going to give this a go, good info and keep the skills coming brother. God bless to you and the family. Smokeycanopy.
its easyer drilling the flange than burning up bits on that cast iron that is really a mix with about 30 % carbon and heat treated . that flange will drill like bitter . and that Galvanized will not touch the heat fire is going up not down
I did the same thing but you can also use that metal tape for ductwork as a connection as it does not get that hot to melt the tape
You could always use a can and cut a small door to it to protect the fire
hey Mickey C. there are people out there using BBQ briquettes, i don't know if they burn as hot, but they do work...PS great vid Dave!
Thanks for the great video. I'm glad I set it aside in my watch later spot. I was going to ask about the "coal" but its already been answered in the comments !
About all the stuff you do on this site there is a series that has it all in it it is a 12 book series called "fire fox" it is a very good series and I think you will like it
Ive been wanting to make a forge. That would work out great for me. Great vid. Thanks
Great video. Thanks!
Pretty quick and easy setup, Thanks Dave !
bathroom outlet fans make good blowers and the bolts should stainless or they will melt eventually
Quality friend thank you.................
love your work David, if you measure the internal dimension of the pipes on your stand some plastic tent stakes from wal-mart would make it much more stable
Use Black iron pipe!!!! no galvanized pipe.
Build one of these this past weekend. Used about $100 worth of pipe. Grrrrrrr
so have you thought about using slightly longer bolts and adding large washers to just bolt that grate down along with the flange
Have you thought of making your own charcoal? A burn barrel some hardwood, and a day can net you a good supply for almost no cost.
Damn dude thank you this is really going to help me build mine 🤣👍👍.
yet again top class work
Get set-up!!! Your the common man scrap daddy!!!
Love the blacksmithing videos Dave, keep it up please!
Thanks Dave - great video - Will build mine next weekend!. Cheers
omg.. this is the dude of Dual Survival.. when it was fun to watch... :D Cool!!
i like the brakedrum forge in all its simplicity :D
very cool thank you
Nice
Good ideas, going for it. Thanks
dang cool vid might have to make one for my cabin.
Thanks Dave I think I will make a forge now
GREAT information, Dave! I'm going to have to make one!
Thanks Dave,Another great common man video.Great stuff!!!!!
JUst made one of these back in summer, works great.
hey, could you put a list of places where your able to buy coal coke?
Great forge Dave! Got my next project, I hope the neighbors can deal with the hammer blows. lol
thank you for this video. this is exactly what I will do.
Great video. Now I just need to go hunting for the parts.
That sounds brilliant. Awesome idea.
put some rebar stakes thru 2 of te legs to stabilize the drum forge it will keep it from turning over
Very good video! Thanks for sharing.
Dave u are a very smart man
I suggest you put a clay funel and heat it till its glass. use a round bar from the outer inner rim towards the center to make the edge.
Thanx for the video is awesome,I'll try to make a drum forge and see what happens!
Hello Dave good vid, Maybe you could use a Long Tee with the tee being more longer for better air flow.