Build Log for a Brick and Angle Iron Forge
This Page is under construction, picture and video to be added – last updated 10/01/2022
After building the coffee can forge, I realized I wanted a bigger forge, making it possible to melt aluminum, and heat treat larger pieces of steel
I started gathering the build materials
6 full size fire bricks
20 thin fire bricks
4 pieces of angle iron (bed frame) 1×1.5 inches
I decided to use 4 thin bricks for top, 4 thin bricks for the bottom, and 2 full bricks for the sides, this should give about 4 inches for the top an bottom, with 8 inches of depth
I decided to use angle iron to build a frame for the front and back, to hold the brick stack together, and use cross members to create feet and a handle
After cutting the frame, I needed to weld the frame together
I needed feet for the forge – the air space under the forge will improve thermal isolation for the bottom, and will also improving front to back stability
I also needed to tie the top front and back together, combined with a carry handle
The feet have an added advantage, it give me someplace to put firebricks to close off the front and back on demand, I plan to heat the forge with a propane welding torch from the back hole, and partially closing it off with a fire brick
Finished Forge
Summary:
Was this worth the effort? YES
I now have a forge that I can use for heat treating larger pieces of steel, and can use to melt aluminum – Look for an upcoming article on aluminium!
I have a propane welding torch I can use to power the forge, with a 1# bottle, or a 20# tank
On outstanding question: how will the steel frame hold up to the firebricks getting hot?
I do not anticipate a problem, but I will post a status update after I have used it a few time
Build Log for a Brick and Angle Iron Forge
