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Brass_Machine:
So the missus attended a blacksmith course over the weekend and really enjoyed herself. Now she is asking to be setup with a small forge so she can start doing stuff at home. I have been looking into small forges and the 2 that keep popping are the brake drum type and small propane burner type.

Does anyone have a link(s) for some DIY stuff so I can build her one?

Eric

Pete49:
Eric I used to have a brake drum forge and it was a nice unit to use. It came from a truck but was a good size for most things I wanted to do. No pics as it was many years before digital cameras so there wasn't a big desire to take photos of most things workshop wise.
Personally I prefer coke for forging rather than propane but I guess its a personal thing.
Pete

SwarfnStuff:
Hi Brass,
     I just did a search and came up with this from Instructables if it helps. http://www.instructables.com/id/Brake-drum-blacksmithing-forge/
 A bit more detailed info here.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Brake-drum-Forge-for-under-40/
Found Plans here. http://www.artistblacksmith.com/articles/coal_forge_plans.html
There is also some on Youtube.
At least this will give you sumatt to ponder.
John B

Arbalist:
http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/63-forges/

May be of use.

vtsteam:
Wonderful that she's taken that course!  :thumbup: :clap: Maybe post some work here, down the road?

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