Jake Reese Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hi just wanted to post my completed vertical forge. Love it except I would like to convert to blown air burner (need blower). Only thing I do not like is the way I sealed off top of forge chamber. I coated a piece of Inswool with Satanite and laid on top (it's under that metal lid). Now it's stuck on there and have no way of getting into the forge chamber for maintenance, dropped parts, etc. My fix for this is maybe a 1 sq ft piece of Duraboard cut into a circle to "plug" the forge chamber. OR since I plan to buy some Kast-o-Lite 30 soon, I may just make a casted circle mold to block the top of chamber. Duraboard is pricey so I'm leaning toward the later option. Anyway just wanted to post a pic. Feedback and/or tips are welcome. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dougherty Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Looks like it is working -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrod Miller Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 You could also just try the Inswool again, just make sure you cure the coating before putting it on the forge. A quick pass with a hand torch should do the trick (it does for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Very nice, but I have a question, vertical forge have advantages over a horizontal one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Craft Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Nice job but I would build a permanent stand for it! I can foresee a bump and the whole thing coming of the milk can and that could be a big problem, especially if it is running or still hot!! C Craft Customs ~~~ With every custom knife I build I try to accomplish three things. I want that knife to look so good you just have to pick it up, feel so good in your hand you can't wait to try it, and once you use it, you never want to put it down ! If I capture those three factors in each knife I build, I am assured the knife will become a piece that is used and treasured by its owner! ~~~ C Craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrod Miller Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Very nice, but I have a question, vertical forge have advantages over a horizontal one? Thanks They both have their pros and cons. This has been discussed in many threads already. Use a Google site search rather than the built it forum search and you should be able to find several lists of features for both styles. Same for venturi/naturally aspirated vs blown burners (including ribbon burners). In Google type: site:bladesmithsforum.com <search term> You'll get pretty good results if you use the right search term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel James Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Nice job but I would build a permanent stand for it! I can foresee a bump and the whole thing coming of the milk can and that could be a big problem, especially if it is running or still hot!! and weld you a stand to hold your handles coming out of the base! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoncutlery Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 next time lay some plastic wrap down before the wet refractory that you don't want to stick then remove it after it dries Brandon Sawisch bladesmith eagles may soar but weasels don't get sucked in to jet engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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