I want to get a propane forge. I am going to use it mainly for spiraling square stock, heating the ends of various steel pieces and hammering to shape, and simple tasks. I need a forge where I can heat up the middle of a square bar and spiral, so it has to be open ended, and heat up about 12 to
18 inches of the rod. Since I will be working a lot with 1/2" and less rods and flatbar, I need one that has open sides, or small doors on the ends.. Ideally, it would have openings on the ends and on one side.Is something like this made? Can you refer me to any sites?
Aside from that, I have the tools, time and talent to make a forge. I have been to many sites looking, but as of yet, I haven't been able to grasp all this and apply it to my situation to make a forge. Is there a simple book for dummies that explains the basics?
TIA
Steve