indigobuzz (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

what would u suggest for a blast forge?

purgatoryironworks (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

You can but the issue is that the fire is way too deep. You're going to have an issue with getting the steel down in the fire if you are doing twists and such

indigobuzz (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

I was wondering if I could use a tire rim and layer the inside w/ a clay.

mortson978 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

i don't want to mortar the bricks, because I'm afraid any air pockets will expand and pop. So, I figure, i can just put loose gravel around the outsides of the bricks, and the bottom of the barrel to protect the thin steel from the heat. I plan to clean it out every few years to reset the bricks, and remove the larger clinkers from the fire pot, which dont fall into the duck pot. BTW, I found all of the materials i need including the plumbing parts in my scrap pile.

purgatoryironworks (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

As long as you morter in the bricks, no. The only concern I would have would be stability as the bricks will have a tendency to walk as you use the fire. Outside of that you should be good to go.

mortson978 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

I'm building a forge out of a 30 gallon steel drum. The actual fire pot will be made of terra cotta bricks. should i expect to encounter any difficulties with this design?

purgatoryironworks (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Good, I'm glad you're getting something out of this!

purgatoryironworks (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Then by all means, step up to the plate....

Zombiebloodfeast (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Thanks for the no nonsense practical info. I notice a lot of fools who watch too many movies spreading a lot of useless information on this subject.You've helped me better develop my plans on how I'd like to get started.

blacksmith5445 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

i made that forge and it works great!!!