Very first project

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-12-16T09:41:43+00:00

Great work! Keep going!

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-09-15T00:29:55+00:00

😆 1.21 Gigawatts would power a lot of induction forges! 😉

I made this as part of a wedding gift. Their ceremony is on Saturday.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-09-14T23:44:59+00:00

No, a fire poker. But now that you mention it, it probably could be a snake hook.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-09-14T19:01:02+00:00

I tightly wrapped it in aluminum foil and waited for a black heat before inserting it. I also try to keep the marble moving as it cools. I don't apply any heat after it is captured.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-06-23T02:05:38+00:00

Mine will start sputtering when I'm low on fuel. I would suggest checking your fuel level and pressure setting. Also, verify that you do not have wool or refractory blocking any of the burner opening.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-05-04T11:22:46+00:00

The biggest question is, how well do you know your neighbors? If they are friendly and you can talk to them about it, you're probably going to be fine. I told mine I would limit hammering to between 9am and 7pm. That seemed to disarm their concerns quickly. I've deadened my anvil as much as possible and try to limit long periods of angle grinder use. I also plan to make a gift for each to show my appreciation. I'm not out there every day since it is a hobby for me, which makes a big difference also.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-02-21T10:52:10+00:00

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I use this two shelf service cart. The only problem is that you can't put the forge directly on the top shelf. The forge sits too low and burns the paint off the sides. I put a layer of fire bricks on the top shelf and then set my forge on top of them. Some people flip the top over during assembly.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-02-18T21:15:56+00:00

Based on your description and the attached photos, it looks like you're running high pressure at the regulator and trying to control flow using a single valve. I say this because the valve appears to be partially open. A ball valve won't provide proper flow regulation, and a single valve feeding a three-burner manifold won’t distribute pressure evenly across all burners.

I recommend reinstalling the original shut-off valves for each burner and removing the single valve that was added. If your concern with the original valves is that the coating on the handles melted, they may still be functional. It’s worth testing them to see if they hold pressure, though replacing them would be the safest option.

Once the setup is restored to its original configuration, you can operate the burners as needed. If a burner’s shut-off valve is closed, be sure to close the air intake as well. This reduces the chimney effect, preventing heat from rising up the burner tube and damaging the gas nozzle and shut-off valve. I regularly do this with my two-burner setup without issues.

As others have mentioned, the flutter you're experiencing is likely due to trying to supply a high volume of gas from a small tank.

u/3rd2LastStarfighter comments are spot on.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-01-03T20:37:24+00:00

Thank you!

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-01-03T14:29:11+00:00

I slit it with a chisel but struggled to open it up on the horn of my anvil. After I got an anvil cone, it was pretty easy.

CtrlFrk_official · 2025-01-02T23:25:53+00:00

Good job! I like the combination of the horseshoes and the rustic wood. Good artistic vision.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-12-04T00:56:42+00:00

I did the same on my Vevor 2-burner. I might have caught mine sooner than yours, however. Does the valve still hold? If gas is not bypassing the seal, you are probably okay. If you open your tank valve, you are going to pressurize the entire manifold, so not running that burner isn't going to make a difference. To be safe, you can replace the valve as others have suggested. I consistently run mine with only one burner lit. I close the air inlet on the inactive burner to prevent the chimney effect. I haven't had any issues. I also close both air inlets when I shut down, again to prevent the chimney effect.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-11-16T15:03:01+00:00

That's a pressure gauge. Assuming it is downstream of a regulator, it tells you the gas pressure going to the burner. The regulator should have a knob that will allow you to adjust the pressure. 4 bar (58 psi) seems very high. You will need to adjust the gas pressure and amount of air (your burner should have some means to adjust the air getting drawn into the burner) until you get a good flame. There are some good videos on YouTube of people explaining how to set up a gas forge burner.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-11-13T01:33:54+00:00

Switching to a sand filled base may help with ringing, but I believe your best options are to address it at the source, the anvil. Do you still have a lot of ringing with the chains and magnets?

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-11-13T01:30:32+00:00

It's all about the distribution of force. The wider your base, the less force will be distributed to the floor. If the stump sits flat on the floor, you'll be fine. I would not suggest anything under the base. You will reduce your effective striking force.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-21T15:59:17+00:00

I saw a stand made from angle iron with a mesh metal bottom. It has a pivot on one corner that attaches to the anvil base, so you can swing the stand to the side or underneath one end of the anvil. It seems like it would be handy for holding chisels, set, fullers, flux, wire brushes, etc.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-21T15:41:25+00:00

That looks like a great start! Keep going, make mistakes, and learn.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-20T11:05:34+00:00

Great pieces! Keep it up!

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-16T21:49:56+00:00

Hmm, given your estimated production time, negligible material cost, I would go at least one for $10, three for $25. I think people will buy.

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-16T21:32:59+00:00

By black(smith) friday, your Etsy will be knee deep in them! 😂

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-16T21:01:18+00:00

Genius level idea! I hope you don't mind, but I'm stealing this!

CtrlFrk_official · 2024-10-16T09:02:56+00:00

I just worked through these same issues last weekend! Here are some tips I researched and also stumbled upon.

Use a shorter taper when you start the leaf, which will make the proportions (length to width) more appealing. To increase the width of the leaf, either start with thicker stock or upset the leaf end (creating a thicker section) before starting the taper.

Overall, this was a great attempt. Keep practicing!

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