Forge
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Owner/Loaner | Adrianna McKinley |
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Serial Number | N/A |
Make/Model | Forge |
Arrival Date | ?? |
Usability | yes |
Contact | Adrianna McKinley |
Where | Hot Metals Area |
Authorization Needed | yes |
Hackable | no |
Estimated Value | ?? |
Host Area | {{{hostarea}}} |
The Forge is currently owned by Adrianna and is on loan to the Hot Metals Area along with the following black smithing equipment:
Anvil Standing Vice Sledge Hammer
How to get certified
Adrianna (owner) or Tom Judge (Hot metals area host) can certify you. The following will be covered in the certification:
- How to light and turn off the forge.
- To turn on go from "fuel to flame"
- 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"
- Turn the cutoff switch to off.
- Close the tank all the way.
- 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.
- Disconnect your tank and plug the hose into the Hot Metal Area tank (the hose must never be left unplugged in).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Helpful Hints
- 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
Qualified Member | Trained By |
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Adrianna McKinley | Built Forge |
Doorman Dave | Adrianna McKinley |
Eric Stein | Adrianna McKinley |