make it out of aluminum as the plans call out , I want to make mine out of some 4140-type steel I acquired several years ago . But the rounds aren't big enough ...unless they are forged into rough shape before machining . My neighbor the blacksmith is covered up so it looks like it's time to build my own . Today I cut the top and bottom plates , and the angle iron corners . Tomorrow I hope to get the firebrick cut to shape - I'm using the bottom piece from a pottery kiln , 2 1/4" thick and big enough to cut all the pieces I need without any joints in the sides or top/bottom . Interior dimensions will be approx 6" x 6" and 10 " long . I'll be installing 2 burner ports , in case one isn't enough heat . For smaller jobs I can insert some pieces of fire brick to make the chamber narrower , plus will have some for closing up the front . The rear wall will be solid and removable so I can use one with a hole for longer work . I already have burners and an adjustable reg , which the forge will share with the aluminum foundry furnace . Now I need a Real Anvil instead of my little ASO (anvil shaped object) I made from some light gauge RR track .
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5 years ago