it probably would have been fine with just two screws each as it's only dealing with compression stress, I tend to either over build sometimes. Set the 2x4s on the ground, set the ply on top and sunk a screw at each end of the 2x4 then snapped a line across the screws and put in a a few more screws. no I didn't, half would have been 21 inches, I was so busy trying to take pictures I somehow managed to cut it 20' long, so I cut the other one the same length and it worked out, because the ply was about 20' wide. My forge has to be able to move, I hunted through my scrap wood pile and came up with a partial sheet of 3/4' plywood and a 42' length of 2x4. I didn't list them before because this step if fully optionalĪlright, a forge needs a base, but if you want you can plop it on the ground. Scrap 2x4, scrap plywood, some screws, impact driver, hand saw, vise, pencil, combination square, tape measure, and a snap line. In addition to the tools and materials I listed earlier I used : Tape, I used duct tape to attach the shop vac hose to the forge.Ī garden cart or wheelbarrow, it makes hauling easierĪ lantern burning citronella oil, I was working in the evening and the mosquitoes are already starting up.

I thinkĪn air supply, I used a shop vac, I recommend something lighter powered, maybe a hair dryer Something fire resistant, preferably round, and with a bit of height, I used a flower pot, that I mutilated.

Something to haul the dirt in, I used what I call a rough tote, a bucket would work toĪ beating stick, I used a leftover scrap from a sledge handle I had cut downĪ place to put your forge, I used a piece of scrap plywood and two by fours to make it moveable.Ī section of metal pipe, mine is from one of those canvas carports, it broke years ago I think with some ingenuity a series of tomato paste cans could work, just cut both ends off This forge is not very durable, if you are going to buy stuff to make a forge get supplies to make a refractory, there are tons of recipes, instructables, and videos on the 'net on how to make your own.Ī Shovel, although, I guess you could dig with a stick Clay soil, I would highly recommend not using sandy soil as it won't hold its shape, nor would I recommend rocky soil as rocks can explode when heated due to trapped water.

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