I’m so happy I found this channel! I happen to live in your old stomping grounds “GO LOGGERS!” …that said, I’ve started my journey of learning this art. Thank you for all you do to help those of us in our small rural towns learn. You are appreciated!
I’ve used very similar if not the same bricks. Got from tractor supply. They definitely rob heat until they heat up. I tried some from menards that was softer and rated at 2200*f and they started melting after a few uses 🤦♂️. My rear door I made a brick out of castolite 30. It’s held up really well with no issues after a year or so.
Pretty much what I'm planning to make for mine, though I'm thinking to make it so it stops at 2 1/2". I agree, no need to over engineer something that will be just as successful albeit simple. Priorities :)
Well, the oxygen comes in at the top of the burner, but the way a Venturi burner works is with atmospheric pressure, so it needs to be able to flow into the burner, and out the forge.
Hi. I've been watching you for some time now but can't help thinking I've seen you before but on another Utube site. Did you used to put other video's on in the past. Thank, Mac
Quick and economical, but I'm wondering how long it will take you to get tired of lifting that door! I just used a forge with a rod welded on top and the door was on two wheels. Very easy to use, but certainly more of a pain to build.
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I’m so happy I found this channel! I happen to live in your old stomping grounds “GO LOGGERS!” …that said, I’ve started my journey of learning this art. Thank you for all you do to help those of us in our small rural towns learn. You are appreciated!
Thanks a bunch!
Great video. You really need to clean and organize your shop though it looks like a tornado ran through it in every video 😂
Nothing wrong with "quick and dirty" - it saves fuel, it works, and the looks of those doors does not impact the quality of your work. 👍
You could use some cable and a rocking horse spring and the front would be much easier to open
I’ve used very similar if not the same bricks. Got from tractor supply. They definitely rob heat until they heat up. I tried some from menards that was softer and rated at 2200*f and they started melting after a few uses 🤦♂️. My rear door I made a brick out of castolite 30. It’s held up really well with no issues after a year or so.
Pretty much what I'm planning to make for mine, though I'm thinking to make it so it stops at 2 1/2". I agree, no need to over engineer something that will be just as successful albeit simple. Priorities :)
great ideas Elijah ive been looking for easy doors for my forge i think i found them thanks Mark 👍👍
Yeah the whiter smoother ones definitely last longer, I don’t know if they’re ceramic based or what but worth the money.
It was informative
Good deal thanks for watching
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Without any gaps you don't get any oxygen to feed the fire 🔥
Well, the oxygen comes in at the top of the burner, but the way a Venturi burner works is with atmospheric pressure, so it needs to be able to flow into the burner, and out the forge.
Hi. I've been watching you for some time now but can't help thinking I've seen you before but on another Utube site. Did you used to put other video's on in the past. Thank, Mac
Nope, just here
I was wondering how what kind of pattern weld you'd do for this application. Looks like "corners" wins
Quick and economical, but I'm wondering how long it will take you to get tired of lifting that door! I just used a forge with a rod welded on top and the door was on two wheels. Very easy to use, but certainly more of a pain to build.
Yeah, I might add some kind of pin or stop to it so I can leave it partially open for routine work..
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