Difference between revisions of "Forge"

Forge
	File:None
Owner/Loaner	PS:One
Serial Number	N/A
Make/Model	Deulux 2 Burner Knife Makers Forge
Arrival Date	Yes
Usability	yes
Contact	Ron Olson
Where	Hot Metals Area
Authorization Needed	yes
Hackable	no
Estimated Value	$375
Host Area	Hot Metals

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Latest revision as of 09:34, 7 January 2021

Gas Cost Contribution

If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your gas, gas is priced at $5/hour of forge use. This may change in the future after we research the cost effectiveness of a larger tank.

How to get authorized

Authorization process will be a spot test on the contents of this page of the wiki and demonstrating that you can safely light the forge.

Lighting the forge

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THE FORGE WITH A MATCH OR LIGHTER (EVEN A LONG LIGHTER/MATCH)
MAKE SURE THAT THE GAS HOSE IS NOT TOUCHING THE SIDE OF THE FORGE OR PASSING IN FRONT OF AN OPENING

To light the forge:

Set the sign above the forge to HOT
Open the rear door of the space if it is not already open!
Make sure the burner valves are completely closed!!
Turn on the valve for the propane tank
Adjust the pressure regulator on the tank to 10PSI. - If the pressure is too high you will have to open a burner valve slightly to let some pressure out.
Place a lit piece of paper into the forge
Making sure the paper is still alight, slightly open the valve for the front burner and allow the forge to light
- If the burner does not light within a few seconds turn off the valve and reposition the paper
- If the burner still does not light, check the valve on the propane tank is open far enough
- If the burner does not light after a second attempt DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT IT AGAIN contact the area host for instructions on how to proceed.
Once the burner is lit adjust the valve until there is a constant feathered flame. The burners use the venturi effect for the air/fuel mixture.
- If you are unable to get a constant flame do not use the forge and contact the area host for further instructions
If you require the second burner open the valve for the rear burner 1/8th of a turn and allow it to light
Adjust the valve to get a constant flame as you did for the first

Important Information Regarding the Forge

Carbon Steel ONLY! No other material can be placed in the forge.
NO galvanized, painted, or otherwise coated steel in the forge.
Do NOT poke the sides or back of the forge with your piece. The back hole is slightly higher than the bottom firebrick - please gently place your piece in and then rest it down on the bottom of the forge.
Make sure the fuel line is NEVER touching the side of the forge.
If the torch is sputtering there is something wrong. Try to give it a little more air and more fuel. If that doesn't work, you might be low on fuel. If it continues sputtering turn it off and alert the Area Host.
Always assume the forge, any nearby tools, and the surrounding area is hot.

Forge Welding/Flux Use

If you are going to use flux for any reason you MUST line the interior of the forge with non glazed floor tiles to protect the liner of the forge. Anyone caught not using the correct liner will have their certification revoked from the forge.

Helpful Hints

Directly under the burner is the hottest place in the forge - if you want something heated fast, place it there.
Your steel will be as hot as it can be when it nearly matches the color of the forge around it.
Try not to leave tools next to the forge when it is on - they will get very hot.
Keep your tools cool by quenching often.
If you have a question or something seems off - contact the area host.
If you plan on using the forge for a large project you should provide your own tank
If the tank is less than half full it may freeze during use, if this happens shutdown the forge and allow the tank to warm back up before you light the forge again.
If the liner of the forge has a crack large enough for gas to enter, stop using the forge let the area host know.
If you encounter an issue with the forge that requires contacting the area host you must place an out of service sign on the forge including why.

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-{{Template:EquipmentPage|owner=Adrianna McKinley
+{{Template:EquipmentPage|owner=PS:One
-|model=Forge
+|model=Deulux 2 Burner Knife Makers Forge
-|serial=N/A|arrived=??
+|hostarea=Hot Metals
+|serial=N/A
+|arrived=Yes
 |doesitwork= yes
-|contact= Adrianna McKinley
+|contact= Ron Olson
 |where=Hot Metals Area
 |certification=yes
-|hackable=no|value=??
+|hackable=no
+|value=$375
 |image = None}}
-The Forge is currently owned by Adrianna and is on loan to the Hot Metals Area along with the following black smithing equipment:
+== Gas Cost Contribution ==
-Anvil
+If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your gas, gas is priced at '''$5/hour''' of forge use. This may change in the future after we research the cost effectiveness of a larger tank.
-Standing Vice
-Sledge Hammer
+== How to get authorized ==
-== How to get certified ==
+Authorization process will be a spot test on the contents of this page of the wiki and demonstrating that you can safely light the forge.
-Adrianna (owner) or Tom Judge (Hot metals area host) can certify you. The following will be covered in the certification:
+== Lighting the forge ==
-;How to light and turn off the forge.
+* '''DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THE FORGE WITH A MATCH OR LIGHTER (EVEN A LONG LIGHTER/MATCH)'''
-* To turn on go from "fuel to flame"
+* '''MAKE SURE THAT THE GAS HOSE IS NOT TOUCHING THE SIDE OF THE FORGE OR PASSING IN FRONT OF AN OPENING'''
-# Connect your propane tank.
-# Make sure the cutoff switch on top of the burner is turned to off.
-# Brick up the back and place front brick into the arms on the front of the forge.
-# Open up the fuel tank completely.
-# Open up the regulator (green knob near the propane tank end of the fuel line).
-# Open up the air mix washer to allow more air in.
-# Have your light lit and ready to go at the side of the forge (also recommend to stand to the side of the forge when lighting).
-# Slowly open the cutoff.
-# Once the burner ignites, open the cutoff all the way open.
-# Run the forge high for a few minutes to warm it up. Then you can close down the air mix to the point where you have a strong torch going (if you have flames rolling up out of the forge you have choked the torch- open up the air mix a little more)
-* To turn off go from "flame to fuel"
+To light the forge:
-# Turn the cutoff switch to off.
-# Close the tank all the way.
+# Set the sign above the forge to '''HOT'''
-# Bleed the line by opening the cutoff switch (be careful as a small flame will pop out the air mix washer) until it is empty.
+# Open the rear door of the space if it is not already open!
-# Disconnect your tank and plug the hose into the Hot Metal Area tank (the hose must never be left unplugged in).
+# Make sure the burner valves are completely closed!!
+# Turn on the valve for the propane tank
+# Adjust the pressure regulator on the tank to 10PSI. - If the pressure is too high you will have to open a burner valve slightly to let some pressure out.
+# Place a lit piece of paper into the forge
+# Making sure the paper is still alight, slightly open the valve for the front burner and allow the forge to light
+#* If the burner does not light within a few seconds turn off the valve and reposition the paper
+#* If the burner still does not light, check the valve on the propane tank is open far enough
+#* If the burner does not light after a second attempt '''DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT IT AGAIN''' contact the area host for instructions on how to proceed.
+# Once the burner is lit adjust the valve until there is a constant feathered flame. The burners use the venturi effect for the air/fuel mixture.
+#* If you are unable to get a constant flame do not use the forge and contact the area host for further instructions
+# If you require the second burner open the valve for the rear burner 1/8th of a turn and allow it to light
+# Adjust the valve to get a constant flame as you did for the first
 == Important Information Regarding the Forge ==
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 # Carbon Steel '''ONLY'''! No other material can be placed in the forge.
 # '''NO''' galvanized, painted, or otherwise coated steel in the forge.
-# '''NEVER''' use borax or any other type of flux in the forge. You will ruin the bottom of the forge.
-# '''Do NOT''' turn the forge up too high - just turn it up high enough for the work you need to do. '''NO forge welding temperatures'''.
 # '''Do NOT''' poke the sides or back of the forge with your piece. The back hole is slightly higher than the bottom firebrick - please gently place your piece in and then rest it down on the bottom of the forge.
 # Make sure the fuel line is '''NEVER''' touching the side of the forge.
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 # Always assume the forge, any nearby tools, and the surrounding area is hot.
-== Helpful Hints ==
+== Forge Welding/Flux Use ==
+If you are going to use flux for any reason you '''MUST line the interior of the forge with non glazed floor tiles to protect the liner of the forge'''. Anyone caught not using the correct liner will have their certification revoked from the forge.
-# Directly under the torch is the hottest place in the forge - if you want something heated fast, place it there.
-# Your steel will be as hot as it can be when it nearly matches the color of the forge around it.
-# Try not to leave tools next to the forge when it is on - they will get very hot.
-# Keep your tools cool by quenching often.
-# Try to use the least amount of air mix you can while not choking the torch.
-# If you have a question or something seems off - contact the area host or Adrianna.
-== List of Currently Certified Users ==
+== Helpful Hints ==
-{| class="wikitable" border="1"
+* Directly under the burner is the hottest place in the forge - if you want something heated fast, place it there.
-! Qualified Member
+* Your steel will be as hot as it can be when it nearly matches the color of the forge around it.
-! Trained By
+* Try not to leave tools next to the forge when it is on - they will get very hot.
-|-
+* Keep your tools cool by quenching often.
-|Adrianna McKinley
+* If you have a question or something seems off - contact the area host.
-|Built Forge
+* If you plan on using the forge for a large project you should provide your own tank
-|-
+* If the tank is less than half full it may freeze during use, if this happens shutdown the forge and allow the tank to warm back up before you light the forge again.
-|[[user:kuroishi|Doorman Dave]]
+* If the liner of the forge has a crack large enough for gas to enter, stop using the forge let the area host know.
-|Adrianna McKinley
+* If you encounter an issue with the forge that requires contacting the area host you must place an out of service sign on the forge including why.
-|-
+[[Category:Hot Metals]]
-|[[user:Toba|Eric Stein]]
-|Adrianna McKinley
-|-
-|[[user:PatrickSchless|Patrick Schless]]
-|Adrianna McKinley
-|}