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Gotta Start With The Fire. Coal, gas, whatever

  1. Go to first new post first forging

    Finaly got the forge fired up after a hickup with the fan and made my first thing today. Got the fire going after a few tries and stuck in some...

    Started by Mike Reinemer‎, 01-14-2012 04:59 PM
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    Mike Reinemer
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  2. Where to Buy coal?

    Hello, I am currently building a Forge and currently have it a road block as where to buy Coal here in the lower mainland, I have searched all...

    Started by Reid Gibbons‎, 02-02-2012 10:10 AM
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    Reid Gibbons
    02-03-2012 10:46 PM Go to last post

  3. Where Do I?

    I have read snipets, on this website, as well as IFI, AF, and Forgemagic about induction forges. I am a tool manufacturer in Pennsylvania, and have...

    Started by stewartthesmith‎, 02-01-2012 06:19 AM
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    J Wilson
    02-01-2012 05:08 PM Go to last post

  4. IM hooked got my first forge going yesterday

    Well finally got all the pieces in place was able to fire up my forge and beat up some railroad spikes... Man do I have alot to learn but it gonna be...

    Started by Will R.‎, 01-29-2012 06:36 AM
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    Will R.
    01-30-2012 06:53 AM Go to last post

  5. Help with building my forge.

    I am just getting into blacksmithing, and am looking into building my forge. I have a pretty limited budget so I want to do as much as I can with...

    Started by Matthew Hackbart‎, 12-13-2011 06:44 PM
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    Mike B
    01-16-2012 06:39 PM Go to last post

  6. any coal in Central OR

    Hello Wondering if anybody has a bag of coal in Central Oregon I could buy to get started? Also I am thinking about making a run up to...

    Started by Mike Reinemer‎, 12-11-2011 06:09 PM
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    Mike Reinemer
    01-01-2012 07:50 PM Go to last post

  7. The magic wand

    This is the flexible extension cable for the induction forge. Had this thread hidden as I was just sharing information with friends in England....

    Started by Grant‎, 09-20-2010 11:52 PM
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    nuge
    12-01-2011 09:44 PM Go to last post

  8. Old toilette bowl to hold my fire?

    In my study on forges it quickly became apparent that metal is not going to work to hold my coal bed( there is a term for that but I cannot remember...

    Started by Roy Edward‎, 11-16-2011 09:05 PM
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    Marty
    11-19-2011 02:03 PM Go to last post

  9. Making charcoal for fuel, does anyone have an experience?

    I have 50 acres of timber here on our farm, I also am parteners in a wood mill, and my best friend has a tree trimming and horse logging company, I...

    Started by Roy Edward‎, 11-16-2011 08:52 PM
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    Roy Edward
    11-16-2011 08:52 PM Go to last post

  10. Building a new gas forge

    I need a supplier that sells Kaowool by the foot. Also fixitive. I can get fire brick. Roseburg or Eugene. Thanks

    Started by Gene Bland‎, 07-23-2011 08:21 PM
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    JimB
    11-06-2011 04:00 AM Go to last post

  11. Mankel Monster

    Got my Mankel up and running. Switched out the DC dayton for the blacksmithdepot one that rocks, and the forge runs like a top. HOT at only 3 psi,...

    Started by sam salvati‎, 11-02-2011 06:12 PM
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    sam salvati
    11-04-2011 10:29 AM Go to last post

  12. Coal/coke in portland or

    Hi i am a smith who recently re located to portland and i haven't been able to find a local coal or coke supplier. i was wondering if any local...

    Started by Marcus Butler-Denman‎, 07-13-2011 02:07 AM
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    Iain Heyworth
    10-22-2011 01:40 PM Go to last post

  13. building a propane tank forge

    Hi, I have an old propane tank to build a forge with. I need to remove the opd valve. Two internet sources suggest I heat up the tank's valve...

    Started by Jason brooks‎, 07-04-2011 12:36 PM
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    Dave Hammer
    10-19-2011 05:58 AM Go to last post

  14. 35KW induction forge

    Connoisseurs John, connoisseurs is what we is Sorry about pipping you to the post but I'm sure the boot's been on the other foot a few times...

    Started by david hyde‎, 09-28-2011 01:59 AM
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    John N
    10-13-2011 03:19 PM Go to last post

  15. Need coal

    I need 200 to 500 lbs of good coal. I live just north of Roseburg, Or. I will drive to Portland or Medford if necessary. If someone closer has 200...

    Started by Gene Bland‎, 09-11-2011 08:55 PM
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    Gene Bland
    09-11-2011 08:55 PM Go to last post

  16. Brass fittings on burner question

    Hi, I am making a modified side-arm burner like that on Larry Zoeller's page. I got the schedule 80 black 1/8 inch pipe to put the tweco tip...

    Started by Jason brooks‎, 07-24-2011 06:10 PM
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    Jason brooks
    08-25-2011 11:17 AM Go to last post

  17. question about NWBA's conference forges

    Does anyone happen to know what size gas orifice (hole) is used in the gas feed tube in the forges that NWBA sets up in their demo and hands-on areas...

    Started by John Huffstutter‎, 08-22-2011 03:11 PM
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    Bill Cottrell
    08-23-2011 04:52 PM Go to last post

  18. side-arm burner questions

    Hi, I have just completed my side-arm burner, like that on Larry Zoeller's site. I have a few questions about how the burner is supposed to...

    Started by Jason brooks‎, 08-10-2011 11:14 AM
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    JimB
    08-10-2011 08:54 PM Go to last post

  19. Building a coal forge - help

    I want to build a coal or charcoal forge. I have a 100 pound anvil and my torch won't work for a lot of heating. Any real good ideas? I might use...

    Started by neil‎, 10-03-2010 01:57 PM
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    Dave Hammer
    06-28-2011 03:49 PM Go to last post

  20. A Couple of Interesting Induction Coils

    The first one is Darryl Nelson's default coil, stays in his machine most of the time. Second one is for getting onto flat bar from the side.

    Started by Grant‎, 06-11-2011 12:23 PM
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    Grant
    06-13-2011 01:21 AM Go to last post

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