How to build a gas forge for blacksmithing and knife making
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2019
- This video shows how to build a blacksmithing gas forge using a Gameco gas forge kit. The kit uses a 9kg LP gas bottle for the body and I demonstrate how to cut the gas bottle safely. I also build a forge trolley that has blacksmith tool hangers, a sliding tool rest and steel fabricated drawers for storing steel offcuts. A trolley on castor wheels allows you to blacksmith indoors or outdoors and is generally just easier to move out of the way.
Safety is a key message for this video. This is why I recommend building from a kit which has the gas fittings supplied. While the gas fittings are not overly complex you can have peace of mind that the components have been well tested for performance and safety. Building a gas forge is still quite dangerous though and I highlight some of the ways to protect your health and safety.
The trolley is fabricated from 35mm square hollow section and 1.5mm hot rolled black sheet metal. I used a MIG to weld all the steel sections together and used heat resistant paints and materials for hot surfaces.
A blacksmith forge is a valuable tool that enables you to make other tools such as chisels, carving blades, knives, axes and small swords. It is also useful for making custom latches, handles and decorative iron finishes for industrial style indoor and outdoor furniture. No doubt you will see bespoke iron pieces appear in future films on my channel. Making something that is unique and does not exist anywhere else is a very satisfying feeling.
Although this video covers the forge kit build as well as the metal trolley fabrication, there is more focus on building the actual forge kit since these steps can be applied with or without a trolley. I am open to commissioned builds if you live anywhere near Canberra on the east coast of Australia. Please check out my other videos and subscribe to my channel to see future films.
Music credits
Brett Smith (1200 BC) - The Cave Descends Into Darkness
Steve Gray (Tonk) - End of the Line (instrumental version)
GS Tongs
/ @gstongs - Навчання та стиль
The drone shot at the end was a nice touch. 😂
the video is great, made me laught at times. also, I'm very happy to find an Australian maker YAY!
Best build yet mate thanks
Everyone just puts music over there vids and we miss steps and directions. So thankyou.
I've watched a few forge builds with this style of kit but not seen anyone enjoy the build as much :)
nice, great project
That is a clean build. Better than most commercial forges on the market!
Nice projecto Man.
Watching you from Brazil
Brazil, cool!!
👍👍 I love you philosophy of life 🙏
What come first; the philosophy or the skills?
Best gas bottle build I’ve seen 👍👍👍 good job, i am gonna attempt my soon 😅
Cheers. Good luck with the build.
thank you so much, definitely going to be referring to this for when i build my forge kit!
also, i appreciate the little "real talk" session earlier in the video, keep up the great work mate.
Thanks mate
I really enjoyed your methodic nature and also your philosophy during the video, great build, turned out great, awesome work man! Cheers
Well done mate, great video, thanks for your time
Very nice work! I'm building a forge at the moment and trying very hard to enjoy the process.
Awesome build
Nice build, look forward to see your monthly videos
Thanks mate, next month might be an easier/shorter one 😄
nicely done
Looks good
Hey Rowan great channel mate, glad I came across it. 👍👍
Great detail there. Keen to check what's next!
Cheers mate
Hey I just wanted to leave a comment and say that I really appreciate the approach you took to discharge the LP bottle and the extra safety steps you went through to accomplish that. Working in fire art and performance this stuff is always absolutely crucial to understand and I just really appreciated the way you approached it!
The build looks amazing, your metal work is great and overall total legend of a build, thanks for sharing!
Thanks mate, I appreciate your comments.
Fantastic project. I will definitely be using some of your ideas for my own forge build.
You videography was great as well. Looking forward to more from you :)
Cheers mate. Good luck with the build.
Glad I found this channel definitely subscribing
Thanks mate, appreciate your support.
Great video Rowan. Regards from Brazil
Awesome video mate and love the inspirational chat. Very humble. You remind me of my self but you have better tools in your garage.
Cheers mate
Great build Rowan - very well thought out. I've been using an old farriers forge, but still thinking of getting the gas one :-)
Thanks for watching, Jerry.
Hey new sub. Awesome built. I loved your shop and just amazed by no of tools and jigs you got . Enjoyed full forge making process.
Many thanks for watching!
Great video, I might consider making one similar.
Highly recommend having it on wheels :)
Watched and subbed. Great Job!
Thanks Mark!
Found you while looking for a how to, making a gas forge myself this week.
Great video and very helpful, thanks mate, and appreciate the sentiment in the video as a new father myself.
Lots of welding practice and working out how to use satanite in my future.
Good luck and keep up the awesome content!
Thanks Jonathan, I appreciate your comments. All the best with your own build.
Bravo complimenti
Great forge! Your channel should have way more subscribers.
Thanks Jeff, yeah it's a real slow burn 😅
Elfshot Design ya, my son has a channel (WilderNerds), I think its really good but its the same deal. Who knows how this stuff works. Good luck!
Great job!
Just wondering what size you made the front and back door?
Hi Rowan. Great build. Very functional and well planned. Just purchased a forge kit from Gameco. Wondering if you would be prepared to share the dimensions of your build. Cheers.
Thanks Darren. Overall height of the trolley is 900 high (to match my benches), 820 long by 500 wide. The handles, forge and guide rail protrude beyond these dimensions.
Hey mate, well done on an excellent build. Very clean and well engineered. Great video too!
I'm looking at buying the forge kit from gameco and wondering if you bought the one that includes their burner? And now that you have it going, is it performing well?
Cheers from central Vic 👍
Yeah the kit comes with the burner too. It goes well for smaller peices but I can't get enough heat for heavy stock like 25mm solid square bar.
Mate that's awesome work. The fit and finish is great. I just bought the same forge kit pre-made and it looks like the coating for the kaowool is worn off. Bought some other paint on stuff from gameco they said it's better than the ridgidizer spray. I get nervous around these harmful products!
Good tip mate. I might need to look into it when mine needs recoating.
Nice build mate
What was the size and offset for both of the openings at each end?
Hi Stuart, main is 140*95. Back is 110*40 but it's almost always closed off with the firebrick.
Thanks for the video. Does the forge get hot enough to forge steel?
It's hot enough for smaller pieces but I'd probably go double burners if I was building again.
Hey man trying to build my own forge where did you manage to get high temp refractory in Australia I’m struggling to find any
Got my kit through gameco.
Could you put 2 burners in this size bottle? Just started to blacksmith. Not knife making. Im making camp tripods..hooks.. cook sets etc... sometimes 18MM roundbar
I've been told you can. It could do with a little more heat if you want to move 18mm.
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Silly question,nothing at all to do with the forge. What are the pants you're wearing?
Can you make me one?
how much did this setup cost you?
Sorry mate, I didn't keep a tally but probably a couple hundred at a rough guess
RCDs make electricity a breeze
looks like you still have exposed refractory wool. that's not good the rigidizer will break down and the fibers will go airborne over time. you need to seal it with 1/4" castable refractory then ideally add a thin ceramic reflective coating. also make sure your forge chamber isn't bigger than 300 cubic inches. as it is your forge isn't optimized and might not reach forge welding temps.
Hi Chris, agree the chamber could be a little smaller in volume - it's about 350. Where do you see exposed wool? I was pretty careful to ensure every surface was carefully coated, as per the kit instructions.
@@rowanferguson I believe he was talking around 10:45 where you coat the bottom but don’t seem to put it around the rest of the inside of the forge. Perhaps it’s just the lack of video. I was also wondering if you had coated the entire inside of the forge or just the bottom. Good video. I plan to use your idea in about a week. Thanks!
@@SimplyChrist castable refractory cement is only used on the floor. The rigidizer was heavily sprayed on all wall and ceiling surfaces. You do need to keep inspecting the walls for any cracks or damage - and reapply rigidizer immediately if there's any exposed wool. If you wanted to go for a hard refractory, look at a thin layer of satanite or RTZ wash coat.
@@rowanferguson I see. Thanks for the clarification. I’m going to watch it again to ensure I get everything prepared correctly. Thanks!