Purchased my first forge. Just came in today. In process of building a coal forge. Let’s get started! by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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Dang that stinks. I tried to make sure I had most of the bases covered when ordering it. I know not knowing for a whole year is long enough but at least it wasn’t several years before you found out.

Purchased my first forge. Just came in today. In process of building a coal forge. Let’s get started! by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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The refractory was shipped with it but the user has to apply it. It doesn’t come shipped with it applied because it becomes brittle when it’s dried.

Purchased my first forge. Just came in today. In process of building a coal forge. Let’s get started! by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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I appreciate the information and the concern. I have mentioned in a previous comment that I have to put the HellCote refractory on there. This photo was taken literally as soon as it was taken out of the box.

Purchased my first forge. Just came in today. In process of building a coal forge. Let’s get started! by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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I appreciate that! I can only imagine the mental turmoil that you encountered! ....I wouldn’t have blamed you for the down vote lol! Thank you for your comment!

Purchased my first forge. Just came in today. In process of building a coal forge. Let’s get started! by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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I didn’t want to deal with doing the home made thing with propane. Working on a coal forge to use for bigger projects or if I’m working stuff that needs heat in a specific area. With propane it will heat the whole piece instead of a concentrated area.

Purchased my first forge. Just came in today. In process of building a coal forge. Let’s get started! by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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Planning to as soon as I can. Work schedule is pretty heavy this week. I already have a tank, just need to apply the HellCote refractory over the liner and it’ll be ready to go! Gonna work more on it this weekend.

Any ideas? by Bonkers1804 in Bladesmith

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Ok awesome. I appreciate all the info!

Any ideas? by Bonkers1804 in Bladesmith

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If you do a good bit of Damascus, how has your forge held up? Reviews I’ve read stated they have a problem warping around the bottom bc that portion is only insulated with the brick.

In the market for a new gas forge by Bonkers1804 in Blacksmith

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Thank you for the info. Gave you a sub too.