How to build a forge

What do you need to start blacksmithing at home? This article will lay out the 8 must-haves for starting your own backyard forge.

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…

Here's how I built my first forge. I'd love to know what people think.

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…

I've had several e-mails from members about the charcoal forge I use, I needed another for welding so we took pics along the way. All you need for a forge...

How to Forge Weld Steel.: I have just done this video for people interested in welding steel with heat a hammer and anvil. Please feel free to ask questions if you have any.

How to Build a Propane Forge Burner: In this Instructable I show how I was able to build a propane burner/torch from scratch using common plumbing fittings from Home Depot or hardware stores. The regulator might be the only part that you will need to source that might be harder to fin…

Easy to build forge for beginning blacksmiths using a brake drum or other easily scrounged materials.

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…

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The third and final video in the series: Building a traditional brick blacksmith forge.3 de 3 - construir una fragua tradicional de herrero de ladrillo

How to Make a Bladesmiths Forge: In this Instructable I will be explaining how to convert that old barbecue grill sitting in your yard next to all that junk into a furnace capable of heating up steel to forge long items such as knives,daggers,and small swords. Before we begin I wou…

In the workplace, metal is only as good as its temper. A forge allows the craftsman to change properties of metal such as its hardness, shape, and strength as a project dictates. There are several ways to accomplish this kind of metal...

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…

Choosing a blacksmith hammer is a critical part of setting up a home forge - here's how to choose a forging hammer that will work well for you!

Brake Drum Forge - Beginning Blacksmithing: About a year ago I decided that I wanted to try blacksmithing. To me, It seemed like an amazing hobby to pick up. The shaping and forming of metal meant that I could make any tool that I would need for any project. It also allowed me to use metal li…