DIY Gas Forge Build No Welding Required

[@trogdortheburninable]

I won't lie. You are one of the best "how to" channels I've come across in a long time. The way the steps are explained are very well understood and you make projects much less intimidating to approach. I'm very grateful to have found your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@bryanwells1837]

WARNING. After using rigidizer you you ABSOLUTELY NEED to coat with a refractory cement. Rigidizer should be applied once the kaowool is installed as you you saw that folding it opened creases that were not exposed to the rigidizer. Rigidizer just helps keep fibers down while you're putting refractory on. Running that forge without refractory is DANGEROUS as just as many fibers that cause silicosis and cancer are being spewed out. THIS WILL RUIN YOUR LUNGS!

[@bryanwells1837]

This is a great video but you CANT SKIP THAT STEP!

[@Stefubi]

@@bryanwells1837Can you give a quick explanation on how to do this??

[@charlesdunkelberger8548]

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[@asab2787]

I honestly can't believe this channel doesn't have more subscribers

[@SkillTree]

Our road to world domination is a long one, but it is full of great people that make the journey worth it 😁

[@Kamalablows]

It's kinda annoying

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

@@SkillTree Merlin's old school garage: turn your alternator into a welder.

[@Marcoose81]

Could be the weird satanic stuff, lol

[@ikantspel5535]

he pours it on a little too thick. Needs to chill a bit with all that clever acting. His target audience is smiths not 13 year old kids.

[@The_Bell_Tower]

for paint removal, a wire wheel would work better on your grinder. heats up the paint less, and doesn't gum up like a flap disk.

[@edwardhunts]

Be aware that the galvanized hardware you used will release highly toxic zinc fumes, I'd recommend using stainless steel instead

[@SkillTree]

All stainless! I made sure not to use galvanized anything. Made that mistake with the foundry bucket

[@edwardhunts]

@@SkillTree it's hard to tell, the hinge and feet looked like galvanized, glad to hear they're not!

[@SkillTree]

@@edwardhunts it is a thing I wish I said in the video. It's an important point. Super dangrous and, in a lot of hardware stores, the black pipe and the galvanized are side by side and someone might mix and match not knowing.

[@The_Ashling]

@@SkillTree I came here to check this too :P

[@SkillTree]

@@The_Ashling thanks for caring for my safety!

[@dirtybird2202]

His burner is made with gas pipe which is black pipe and brass, Black Pipe is Not Galvanised, it is instead coated with a dissolvable coating in many cases just a oil, or a cheap lacquer coating on the black pipe is iron and rust readly. Coat with a barbecue paint and it won't rust do a burn in outside and you good to go. The pipe parts let dry overnight then heat them up with a torch let cool and you're good to go. Have even seen waxed coated black pipe. The feet on the other hand probably won't get hot enough to dispel zinc gas off due to the heat proofing material inside, this material works very well at keeping the majority of the heat on the inside. And you can make or even buy these angles and hinges in black iron for gates so that would be the way to go. though if worried about zinc poisoning just rough them up and spray with a barbecue paint let dry. Though always take every precaution and necessary steps for your safety and others. you can get a good refractory material by the bucket depends on your wallet. By the way the feet are quick scaled at the factory which means they are quick dipped and generally it is Galvanized then balled milled to get that shiny look, some are electroplated. Though some manufacturers use other metals or have other treatments to ward off rust as well. Why I would recommend that you just get some cheap iron Black fence brackets and hinges, you can find latches to, and iron stove bolts, if your going to use bolts. That resolves any issues you might have to begin with. These are just a hard black painted non galvanized iron. Surprised you didn't just make some rivets and riveted them on with your small forge. You can use 16 penny nails non galvanised , that's the common nail used in most structural carpentry. Just cut to length, heat till a nice cherry red, and rivet them in place. I use to use those very brackets under houses because they didn't rust. It really is a good little furnace by the way for small projects, annealing and hardening or metal working projects. If you want to get into metal welding the old fashioned way, get some 20 Mule Team laundry soap as it's nothing but straight 100% Borax. Which is what to use for your flux, for metal forging and welding. A box will last you for years, just keep it dry. You don't need to buy any special fluxes for forging and welding doing blacksmithing.

[@jarekmace1536]

Awesome no-weld build! Like you say, not everyone has or can justify buying a welder. So, your gas port turned out to be conveniently in the optimal place when you built that part, keeping the valve away from the forge. For other/future builds, I suggest assembling all the brass parts except the end cap, and aligning that in the reducer to place the valve, etc. in the angle desired, then mark/drill the gas port. When assembling pipes, you may not always get the parts rotated to where you want them, but NEVER unscrew them to reach the angle you want/need! Instead, tighten slowly to reach that point. Brass stretches, flexes, bends when its tightened. Loosening it can create leak points, even if it feels tightly assembled.

[@SkillTree]

GREAT POINT! I am glad I lucky stumbled into a good configuration, I would have been so upset if the orifice was pointing up and the pipe was running into the body of the forge LOL.

[@wills5159]

I know this is late, but still might be helpful for anyone who is using propane tanks... one of the vids i looked at a while back suggested filling the tank with water before making any cuts. just to be sure there is not gas left in the tank. This concept applies to any place when there is something flammable.

[@TheInsaneTD]

Something worth looking at for extra safety is a Flash Back Arrestor/suppressor. Normally used for Oxy/Acetylene torches, you can also get them for other flammable gasses. Regulators don't always have them built in, even expensive ones. Should be able to get them from where you get your gas from. Otherwise welding suppliers do have them.

[@VTRAddict]

In a naturally aspirated propane system like this, there is no benefit in having a flashback arrestor. In a system running oxy, it's possible for oxygen to be forced back into the propane hose (or vice versa) which can create a combustible mix, but in this system that's impossible. Pure propane will not and can not burn without oxygen, and it is impossible for it to burn back up the hose or inside the bottle.

[@geoffallert1921]

Small piece of advice, Have confidence in your abilities. You're doing better than most.

[@Mk1SpitfireGuy]

Tip: if using a propane tank, before doing anything else, fill it completely with water then empty it. This will displace any residual propane and prevent any high-temperature unpleasantness.

[@undoubtedcrow8010]

How about an AC refrigerant tank?

[@christophercarroll1977]

You forgot to apply a coat of refractory cement.

[@dreamer1928]

He didn't forget. He doesn't know😂

[@MakerCuisine]

This is one of the best forge tutorials I've ever seen

[@SkillTree]

Thanks bro!

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

Other note: Files only cut in one direction, if you drag them back over the edge you will dull them faster.

[@SkillTree]

I did no know that! Thank you😁👍

[@bryanwells1837]

Unless it’s a double cut file.

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

Common misconception, it really doesn’t matter.

[@dkironworks4037]

@@GiovanniGiorgo ^This, it was disproven with testing. Cheap files may be subject to different rules.

[@davfree9732]

Also, depending on the grind, stoking in one direction only gives you more control over the finish.

[@GeekRedux]

Fun video and this looks like a great project...BUT... The most dangerous bit isn't the burners, it's the insulation that you only soaked with rigidizer without covering it with refractory cement. Dude. YOU HAVE TO COVER THE INSULATION BLANKET WITH REFACTORY CEMENT. As long as that blanket can shed fibers, it's a hazard.

[@MythicFables]

Turn a railroad spike into a classy knife/letter opener. Style it as you like! Railroad spikes are super easy to get and I've heard they're a great starter project for amateur blacksmiths to learn with. Rebar can also be used! (though I usually see rebar turned into medieval looking fork/knife/spoons)

[@dinodog6068]

Love this build, will use it myself. Some satinite will make the ceramic fiber insulation much safer and last longer, and you won't need the second layer.

[@Whatdoesthismean.g]

U are too underrated. Pls dont ever stop making these m8

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoy the content!

[@Texas_krazy]

If anyone is wondering what the tank is called, it’s an expansion tank that you install on your called water line in case the pressure in your water line ever surges past the operating water pressure (typical between 40-60 psi). The tank has the rubber bladder in it so it can expand with that extra pressure as to not damage your water piping system.

[@johnmathison2927]

One suggestion is to use some kind of cutting oil for your metal drilling and tapping. I’ve even used WD-40 when I was out of cutting oil. It will make the cuts easier, and help your bits to last a lot longer.

[@michaelsexton170]

Been wanting to make my own forge and a foundry for a while. Excellent build.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed!

[@bryanwells1837]

WARNING. After using rigidizer you you ABSOLUTELY NEED to coat with a refractory cement. Rigidizer should be applied once the kaowool is installed as you you saw that folding it opened creases that were not exposed to the rigidizer. Rigidizer just helps keep fibers down while you're putting refractory on. Running that forge without refractory is DANGEROUS as just as many fibers that cause silicosis and cancer are being spewed out. THIS WILL RUIN YOUR LUNGS!

[@Chef047]

Great video! Just picked up two propane tanks yesterday… and this video will definitely help in building my little forge! Thanks!!

[@wills5159]

for anyone who is using propane tanks... one of the vids i looked at a while back suggested filling the tank with water before making any cuts. just to be sure there is not gas left in the tank. I know its late, but I think i will ass this to the main comments

[@leighchristopherson2455]

Just a tip. I believe that I saw your vise has two sets of jaws, it can be flipped yes? The bottom set of jaws is designed for pipe. You won't have issues with the pipe slipping out of the vise if you use the right jaws. Probably this will help with keeping you tap square as well.

[@l.tp.ttomasiyo5061]

Love how you go into detail on with every projects you make. Keep up the good 👍🏽 work.

[@BartJBols]

The spring, once heated will lose its springyness real fucking fast.

[@SkillTree]

I thought of that. I can replace it if need be but thus far the bottom hasn't gotten nearly to the temperature for it to be a concern. The spring, at its hottest, has gotten mildly uncomfortable to touch. I will keep you posted when it decides to give up the ghost

[@KarlRoyale]

@@SkillTree put a small bit of the insulation cloth between the body of the forge and the spring. Like a round bit from the hole you cut...

[@michaelmayfield6968]

Thanks for the build. This is awesome. May the smithing God's smile upon you.

[@SkillTree]

And you as well! May your forge be hot and your hammer fall true.

[@landersiqueiros6538]

I’m back and I’m ready to make a Hell Pig!

[@SkillTree]

Welcome back! Hope you like it!

[@nclementi3736]

I have an idea. You should take a regular chair and turn it in to a nice throne chair in which you can sit with your fancy wizard hat and smoke your pipe.

[@OutlandStation]

Came here from the latest camping tools video. Giving a great tutorial a boost.

[@fckickboxer]

I’m building a forge this weekend. This was one of the best videos I’ve seen of a build so far. But I’m definitely buying a welder at Harbor Freight and going to weld it. Will be easier.

[@Distractedby_shinythings]

I have to say I LOVE how enthusiastic and into what you make u are U are just purely enthusiasm Oh yh and we at skill tree take no responsibility for 'loss of life' 🤣

[@SkillTree]

I DO love the things I get to make here. Carries me away 😅

[@Distractedby_shinythings]

@@SkillTree as u should be. No ones judging

[@theprince7946]

Hi mate it’s perfect work keep it up good work but can we push the pipe all the way to pass the insulation inside the tank because I don’t like the flame touch the insulation wall give me your opinion please thanks

[@michaeljohnston243]

The only thing I would change is to add a damper of some kind to help control your air/fuel mixture

[@aaronlittle5478]

Holy cats, man, nice work! That might work for metal clay projects.

[@HikuroMishiro]

I hadn't actually heard of metal clay before, but looking it up it's pretty neat.

[@aaronlittle5478]

@@HikuroMishiro I never pulled the trigger to work with it myself, but it looks like you can get a nice combination of organic and inorganic (industrial?) shapes.

[@SkillTree]

😍😍😍 I had never heard of this material either and now I want to use it BADLY! Great call!

[@aaronlittle5478]

@@SkillTree that'd be sick, man! You get to combine your clay working experience plus fire! It's pretty ... metal.

[@SkillTree]

@@aaronlittle5478 🤣🤣🤣🤣 BUH DUM TSSSS!

[@CorsoWorkshop]

That was such a pleasure to watch! Probably your best video yet! (and that's saying something!)

[@SkillTree]

Thanks a lot, bro! It was super fun to do😁

[@panagiotidisyannis415]

put some one-way-valve to your system realy adds security into it. Just be sure your valve is rated for gas

[@OutlandStation]

Also, I love Fallout and that vibe was right on.

[@mrchuck3338]

I would recommend adjusting your ball valve lever angle.

[@ethandunbar6816]

DUDE!! This is amazing! My biggest hang up making a forge is lack of welding. THANK YOU!! That being said I have Mal's Browncoat that I'd like to modify with some knot work. How would you embroider leather? The coat is made of suede and I don't have a machine to use. How do?

[@dreamer1928]

It's not a water filter device. It's an expansion bladder to compensate for thermal expansion from your water heater cycling. And to strip the paint, you could have just sprayed Klean-Strip Paint stripper. Waited 20 mins, and washed the paint off. Also, you better put some cement on that insulation or you're gonna kill your respiratory system.

[@craigbryant9925]

🤣 Okay this is such an awesome video to find. I have one of those tanks that needs to be replaced and I was looking at it the other day thinking "Hmmm. This would make a really awesome little forge." Now you need to make a few crucibles for smelting, so that you can cast pendants, clasps, random cool shiny things.

[@craigbryant9925]

I'm still working my way through your back catalogue, maybe you have already done so.

[@Shipfixer]

I was looking for a calm cool way to build a forge. Instead I get a guy who sounds like a used car salesman screaming at me.

[@matteohavettudela8169]

Salut c’est possible de le faire entièrement avec du ciment fondue ?

[@chuckwaltrip7020]

Love the design, but encourage caution when it comes to any galvanized parts. Once heated, those fumes can be quite toxic. For whatever that is worth to folks.

[@magnusmorius2409]

Would love to see Geralt’s sword from the Witcher to go with your bracers!

[@redknight4561]

just give us the sword episode now or else I will summon the gates of hell to curse you

[@SkillTree]

Silly! If you open the gates of hell I will just stroll out!

[@redknight4561]

@@SkillTree didnt think of that

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

I think Littel Oreo will have a "word" with you if you do that 😁

[@redknight4561]

Seriously make the sword tho

[@JediOfTheRepublic]

Gloves would probably be some wise to invest in.

[@BlackBeastWorkshop]

I have most of everything I need to make a forge but I've been putting it off for a while because my work space has become incredibly cluttered due to people using it as storage space. Maybe this is a signt to clean it up and get my forge made finally? So many projects I've wanted to start but can't yet.

[@systemedmultimedia6526]

Nicely done ! Only thing though, it's only for outside projects (not udeable at all in the middle of winter). Can I challenge you to make one entirely safe for in-house/inside use as a bonus project ? But seriously, very nice work. Looking forward for your future projects. Keep up with the good work.

[@dragonslyer74]

I know I'm behind the curve on this one but I totally think that you should forge a fork a knife and a spoon so that when you go larping you don't have to use Silverware out of the event

[@jakekland9250]

Absolutely love this channel, you should definetly look to forge Anduril flame of the west or something.

[@vik6550]

Another great vid man, props! Random thought, would a Hephaestus Hog produce damascus bacon? 🥓🤔

[@alexandermoran7783]

Yes a beautiful fire piggy

[@SkillTree]

The Bacon of Blaze, The Sausage of Sizzle, The Ham of Hades!

[@LaineyBug2020]

Can't think of anything clever to say so... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@coolhandluke1980]

How did you cut the threads into the tank for the 1.5 in pipe nipple?

[@SkillTree]

No threads needed. The wall of the tank is thin enough where the thread has no issue grabbing on. Good luck!😁

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

Forge a dagger for the Corrupted Druid or a metal wand for a war mage

[@SkillTree]

I was thinking of CLAWS for the Druid 😃

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

@@SkillTree Even better

[@hunterbarnett2141]

You should make a Viking seax knife.

[@michaelbragel34]

No refractory cement???

[@BumbleBauz]

The inside looks like a spaceship 😁

[@SkillTree]

Part of my secret hampster space program🤫

[@BumbleBauz]

@@SkillTree ohhhh 🤫🤫🤫 did you say something? 🤭

[@rockinrswoodshop]

Nicely done dude! Won’t take near as long to make another razor now!

[@derskalde4973]

Piglet of Punishment, Sausage of Satan, Hephaestos' Hams... How long did you need just to come up with these? XD

[@derskalde4973]

I don't think you used it, but this was a lost chance for something like a "Hellhog".

[@THEMANTHEMYTH224]

Thx for the info! Definitely a good vid like all of your vids!

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

nice job! iv been wanting to do a small table top design for a few years, deff gunna pull some stuff from this, thank you!

[@SkillTree]

I am super happy you found this useful! Stay safe!

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

Ron Reil is the guy to check out for burner designs. You can get a little more efficiency out of them with an ITC-200 coating on the fibre.

[@SkillTree]

@@Ammoniummetavanadate I'll check him out for sure!

[@kylecheramie8371]

How to forge a forge ; great job!

[@Marcpowers]

Horde away cl3wer, do the builders dilema. "i need to hord this thing, beacuse i might need it", ten years and a superfilled workshop later, "see, i gott a use for it, thats way its smart to horde" Btw. Would be cool to see you forging a axe

[@SkillTree]

Oooh! An axe WOULD be cool! Great suggestion. Also, that is totally me! I am so happy and vindicated when the thing I greedily held on to for YEARS comes in handy🤣

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

Axes are super hard to make, I am working up to it too. You can do a simple design where you fold-over to make the eye, but a proper axe with a drifted eye is quite a challenge.

[@wonderbubbles4092]

So perfect for my workshop! I am so having fun making tools. Speaking of, any thoughts on making a mace? (Many clerics and shamans use non edged weapons)

[@marienicassio3397]

can you use a water heating tank for this build

[@undoubtedcrow8010]

Dang, that's huge!

[@halthompson4876]

Very nice

[@SkillTree]

Thanks!

[@fardareismaigrandma6825]

How about a custom makers mark for a project?

[@wilfredomique8598]

nice, great!

[@nightphall6810]

Just an FYI in all the forges I have built the rigidizer is added after its stuffed in place. I should add that other than that this is an amazing build. I will make the same suggestion to you that I do all beginners, make some tongs first!

[@jonathangranados4693]

I think it would be cool to learn how to make/do stained glass work

[@protapch]

Bro i need help.....can i make it with lpg gas my from india ....n i m blacksmith.... Plz tell

[@reaznb]

Thanks man great video

[@bretlemieux2489]

I’d love to see you make mokogama a nickel an copper Damascus. And make a hilt an pommel for another weapon from it.

[@SkillTree]

That sounds super pretty 😍

[@bretlemieux2489]

@@SkillTree it looks very beautiful an has a depending on how you pattern weld it an amazing color difference

[@tiny-grimes]

That was hot!

[@SkillTree]

OH, SNAP! That dad joke was FIRE!

[@gautamr.singhvie3653]

Really great video

[@theprince7946]

Ok but the refractory should be on the walls and the bottom? Advise me guys thanks

[@dozen619]

Old video but if anyone wants to cut a propane tank fill it with sand first, even empty a tank still has propane in it and it will go boom.

[@astrid3999]

always an amazing vid Cl3ver

[@poniel2123]

new drinking game... take a shot every time Cl3ver says "Nipple" in his videos. ;) love you Cl3ver.

[@dark96744]

Make a blowpipe and darts next

[@KarlRoyale]

you say it is a fire pig but where oh where is the lipstick? bit of a missed opportunity there... for my $.02 make a kitchen knife, great first project and it is useful

[@VTRAddict]

That top piece of pipe defeats the purpose of the reducing fitting. It's intended to work as a venturi which will increase the airflow and give you better heat. Putting that piece in chokes it down and eliminates that effect

[@rotemcohen8083]

I found it really funny the amount of times he said nipple

[@undoubtedcrow8010]

You have a dirty mind.

[@Greylegato]

Hmmm... how about a dwarven hammer?

[@m0o0oeh]

Check out Alec Steele. So many cool projects to start off. When he gets back to America you guys should do a collab.

[@JasonCrosen]

Comment for algorithm and interaction

[@synndreyll6304]

Wondering why we havent seen this bad boy in action since the release of this video 🤔 come on #Skilltree, Cl3ver make something out of it already! 😆

[@SkillTree]

I shall very soon. Winter hit and I have been a baby about go8ng out in the cold 🤣

[@timothyneiswander3151]

I don't think that tank was off a filtration system. I pretty sure it is an expansion tank because I recently replaced mine. Its purpose is to deal with thermal expansion of water as it heats up in the water heater.

[@lakesheppard5466]

Neat

[@SkillTree]

Thank you!

[@therobotwolf]

Here before Belfried sent out the notif. What do i win?

[@SkillTree]

My undying love and adoration!

[@therobotwolf]

@@SkillTree A fitting prize XD

[@jopaul32]

just wanted meat and potatoes... needed some prozac to keep focused here?!

[@SkillTree]

Be sure to smash that thumbs down button if you didn't enjoy the content. Cheers

[@arissinclair6419]

Why don’t u make a welder out of some microwaves. I’ve seen it done.

[@craftingoutofscratch2980]

Pls make thermal anvil from world of warcraft mists of pandaria XD

[@Madimistred]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Arkie80]

Satan's hog, no pig at all...

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

That is scary similar to the one I built a few years ago, although I did weld on a base and port for the burner, and I also have the bottom cast with refractory I "borrowed" from work along with the Unifrax blanket and the cylinder itself.... So that guy should get up to at least 1000C if it is anything like my build. Here is a link to it if anyone is curious, the video is off a cheap cellphone so it is hot garbage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnasfoeje9GDaNE I am building a new stand for it this week actually, I want my damn workmate back in service...

[@fckickboxer]

So much easier to just buy a welder and weld

[@R3AL9005]

This guy is good in small small doses. Great work on the forge tho