Build a forge

How to Build a Gas Forge Burner: First and Foremost, This burner was designed by Mr. Ron Reil. All credit for this design goes to him. Visit Ron Reil’s page at the link below: http://ronreil.abana.org/design1.shtml Also, Fire is Hot. A burner like this puts out a significant amou…

Start Blacksmithing! 🔥 *Building a Simple DIY Forge*

Dad bought the parts from Jay Hayes back in 2003. I found the shell and burners while cleaning out the barn. Figured it was time to finish it. Made the back side as a cap to make is easier install the Kaowool and to service later. For the doors i used a couple of cheap chipping hammers for the ha...

How to Make a Propane Forge: In this Instructable I show you how to make a high efficiency propane forge. I have made a few forges so I have a good idea how they go together but I will give reference and credit to Ron Reil and his designs, that is where I learned how to build t…

How to Build a Gas Forge Burner: First and Foremost, This burner was designed by Mr. Ron Reil. All credit for this design goes to him. Visit Ron Reil’s page at the link below: http://ronreil.abana.org/design1.shtml Also, Fire is Hot. A burner like this puts out a significant amou…

Building your very own DIY forge is an exciting journey that beckons any craftsman interested in metalworking. This guide provides a comprehensive look into the world of crafting a blacksmith forge from scratch. With 15 homemade DIY forge plans at your disposal, you're set to build a forge that not only meets your blacksmithing needs but also reflects your personal craftsmanship style. Making a forge is about choosing the right type, gathering necessary materials, and funneling those into a…

Simple Forge From Red House Bricks: So you want to make a forge, but you don't have much time or money to build something state of the art. I think every beginning blacksmith has been there. It's tough to figure out how to make a structure that will hold up to high amounts of heat and…

Find out how to make a full-tang homemade knife from a file (without a forge) using just simple DIY tools. Bushcraft/survival knifemaking tutorial.

This is my first anvil, I had been using a rail anvil that you can see in my other posts, it worked great for what it was but I was ready to upgrade. This is my 110lb Vulcan and stand that I made today, let me know what you think. Start with 2, 2x12x12 untreated boards and cut 6, 23.5in pieces. T...

Blacksmiths have heated metal to hammer into shapes for centuries, using fuels like wood, charcoal, or bituminous coal to heat their metal. For a modern day hobbyist, a simple fire pit and bellows will give sufficient fire temperatures to...