How To Make A Tabletop Charcoal Forge - NightHawkInLight

How to make a charcoal forge that requires only hand power to operate! Thanks to World of Tanks for sponsoring this video. If you want to create, seek, and destroy things on your own, click here to download World of Tanks: bit.ly/NightHawkInLight Use the IAMTANKER2016 invite code to get 7 days premium time, 250 gold and a free Churchhill III tank!
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[@dadragonfireoutdoors5642]

Built it, made a couple of knives, steak turners, a leaf key ring, and a rotissiry stick.

[@TheKingofRandom]

Love your projects.

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[@Nighthawkinlight]

Hi everyone! First of all let me apologize for the long delay since my last video. I was sick for several weeks and am still not quite over it. I expect to have videos out at a much quicker pace at this point. I hope you enjoy this video and let me know what you think with your comments! - Ben

[@mahobgood30]

NightHawkInLight some advice for your welds, for thin metal like you showed here a mig welder would be better for those welds. Flux is ok but I recommend co2 and copper, you get no Slag or "scale". it looks like you tried to stick weld the plates together and your amperage was up too high or your arc was extremely long. hold the electrode about the same length away from the metal as the diameter of the solid metal core in the electrode itself

[@coleslavpiesboi]

would this work with coal or would it melt the iron pipe?

[@she0051]

Cole Bouse coal would not burn as hot as it's not such a pure source of energy as it has lots of impurities that slow down it's combustion.... hope that helps :)

[@XCerykX]

Ian Sheppard, that's not true. You don't actually use coal as fuel. When coal is burned, the impurities burn out quickly, creating Coke. Coke burns just as hot as charcoal.

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[@LarryJenkins]

This is the coolest little forge that I have ever seen on here. I am trying to get into Blacksmithing and this will probably be my first forge build! Glad that I ran across your video!

[@MrDarilon23]

This design works great. I built it last Summer and mostly use it for quenching knives I make so far. I'm working on an anvil from a piece of rail and when it's complete I'll start forging blades instead of grinding them out. Thanks for providing a great design and description of the process to make this style of forge. It's remarkably cheap and functional.

[@TomTreeMan]

I like your direct and informative approach to narrating a video, no wasted banter or yackety yack, just on point and non excessive, I even had the patience to listen to the plug, and reccomend your sponsors media to my sons. Good job.

[@1PunchCrab]

i know this was made a while ago and this comment probably wont be seen, but this is exactly what ive been looking for. all my life iv wanted to forge my own knives and finally i have an idea for my ideal forge, all thanks to thus video. its not the exact same as this of course, but with the same concept. thank you

[@drason69]

A note about charcoal in the forge, and the dreaded fire flies. Start the fire with straight from the bag charcoal. Use a small bucket to put more charcoal in and cover with water. The damp/wet charcoal burns even more efficiently and the water helps reduce the flying cinders. I know full scale smiths that do this regularly. I use bituminous coal, yet still have it in water, to help reduce some of the gases that are emitted

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Good tip! In this case I intentionally poured some coal dust on because the sparks look good for the camera.

[@SpecificLove7]

I love the simplicity, very well done.

[@butterflysrage]

I just bought a little railroad anvil from a local antique shop, this is the PERFICT size microforge for me to learn on!

[@matthewdean6748]

I can not tell you how thankful I am that you made this video. I have been looking for a way to build a good forge for almost a month. Thank you again!

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Glad to hear you're feeling better. I wondered where you went. Since YT made changes, I've noticed big drops in your view count, my view count, and MANY other channels. Without views, these videos aren't worth all the time that goes into them.

[@nickgorcheck4648]

Oh my gosh, this is the best way I've ever seen to forge things. It's so simple to make. Thanks for this vid!

[@_ZEUS_-qb2pz]

This is perfect for me. I’ve been wanting to start knife making for a while and this will get me there. Thanks!

[@SharpWorks]

That is a great forge design, reminds me of the Whitlox wood forge. It seems simple and cheap enough, I just might attempt it. Thanks for the video!

[@blushchickengaming5990]

I love your videos, man

[@sgibbons77]

Thanks for doing this project - I have a friend who has been saying for a while now that he wants to make his own small forge, but just hasn't had the budget to do so. Sent him the link to this video - this little one should work perfectly for him!

[@jaxxonkoethler3001]

this is the best forge tutorial i have seen in a long time. thanks for doing it.

[@conahanbarbarian9719]

This is a really great design! I have been looking for a design that didn't require any electrical components and this is perfect. I love finding a useful design that is also very inexpensive. Keep up the good work!

[@ryzeus]

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[@adamstilldrives]

only watched 2 vids now I'm hooked. you earned yourself a sub sir. thank you for this recommendation always wanted to build something like this

[@mascatrails661]

Awesome video! Love the simplicity of this design and that it doesn't need to attach to a chord and outlet.

[@josephsamson7865]

watched it twice. I really like the v style base in coal forges and am glad you made it like that. good job man

[@montycantsin8861]

I love this sort of thing....you show making something some of us didn't realize was so easy to do. Thanks!

[@JB12732]

I love it. Simple, cheap, and effective. I think I may build one for my campsite

[@seigeengine]

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[@camerondietz4040]

this video is so cool. I've seen miniforges but didn't know how it is made. also ur design is so cost-effective and efficient

[@saintmichael3879]

Great stuff. I started crafting mine today. After 2 not so great 3/4 pipes cut terribly with my angle grinder, I commend you for keeping such a straight line in the pipe. I hope my sloppiness doesn't affect the heating consistency too much.

[@martynaskerdokas8438]

Oh my god thank you for making this one ! I needed a forge so bad !

[@koulouri9180]

Nice work... I was hoping for such a video for ages!

[@syzmack69]

Love your videos still, ive been subbed for a while and whenever you post videos im eager to watch them, because theyre high quality and dont come out so frequently I get bored of the content. Keep up the good work!

[@DemarFalco]

I love that this is electronic free! I’ve been worrying about extension cords and such for building an outdoor forge...this is great!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

You can also buy antique forge blowers made from cast iron if you want to build something larger.

[@jakeslingerland6005]

i love this!!!!!! i am definatly going to make it. i have a home made forge and foundry already but this design is so simple that i got to make it. thankyou!!!

[@PureChaos69]

Awesome project! I've been working on a large scale blacksmith forge! I'm making it out of a large metal barrel, about 4 ft high, cut length wise, with legs welded on, and the second half of the barrel will be used as a lid, almost like a grill! and of course I'll be using an air blower!

[@JethroArcanzo]

fantastic video, have always loved you simple crafts, thanks for showing!

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

This is pretty great, thanks for sharing! 🤓👍🏼

[@travissmith7471]

This was helpful... I remember doing some raku firing for ceramic items in junior high... That was decades ago... Thanks for sharing...

[@beng8675]

This is great! Thanks for creating this video tutorial.

[@HalfmoonForge]

I'm definitely going to try this. I already have a breadpan with holes in the bottom that I use as my small forge and I have a larger one as well

[@jameslepage1468]

Been looking for a project like this for a while. Thanks!

[@senketsu_6650]

this is a really good video for people trying to get into Fortune and blacksmithing

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[@jacobdixon2878]

Hey man I'd love to join

[@ProXicT]

Great project as always! Just yesterday I was wondering I would love to see some new video from you, so great timing too ;-)

[@ikamuller4010]

I can wait to try this.l love the design it's so simple. I just started blacksmithing so this will be a start😊😊👍👍

[@alfredenglund]

thanks for the inspiration on design, im right now designing a forge and im just checking how people are making them and taking parts to combine, cheers :D

[@inco9943]

awesome vid! i can finally take up this hobby

[@FBPrepping]

....And your video, Mr., has been added to my projects list...thanks for sharing your design with us. I promise, after this is done I will upload the video and link it to this one.

[@stuffguru]

I am a budding jeweler, this will be perfect for tool making in my shop! cheers bro!

[@jhh243]

Awesome video man! I think im going to try it

[@2012mybut]

This is awesome can't wait to build my own!

[@kopriva007]

Great work and idea. I will try to make one for my needs.

[@kentuckylife_]

Good to see you make more videos keep up the good work

[@leslietehaara7099]

Brilliant, thank you for posting Sir.

[@coyotewalking4641]

Thanks for the video !

[@oqutzz780]

Great video! Very educational!

[@MuradBeybalaev]

Wonderful project!

[@johnouellet4099]

Genuinely awesome

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Epic, and making that ad money money, can't wait to see more!

[@colsoncustoms8994]

I started off with something very similar. I took a cake pan and drilled about 8 x 1/4" holes in the bottom, kind of in the center of the pan in a rectangle measuring about 2" x 5". Then I dug a hole in the ground and placed a 3" piece of pvc at about a 45 degree angle going down to the bottom of the hole. Then I covered the bit of the pipe leading down into the hole, making sure not to cover the end, and placed the pan over top of the hole. I sealed it with some of the dirt I dug out of the hole and used a bathroom exhaust fan from Lowes for the blower. Worked for a pretty long time. allowed me to forge weld and everything.

[@justmakeit2616]

Nice. I have a workshop forging on tuesday already looking to buy myself an Anvil (i do metalwork for years now at home). And this simple diy forge is a nice one to make and get myself a bit started on forging. So its like the normal sand u use for pavement work combined with chalk .

[@zombabeger]

Now this is the fastest way to make a mini forge... now you can bring it on survival mode ... it fix perfectly in your bag pack. Thanks for this.... have been looking how to build simple forge since gonna try forging hobby now....

[@johnyerkovich7162]

Thank you I'm going to try this great idea

[@howtodude4460]

Loved your project❤❤

[@jimmyneutron6741]

Hey nighthawk I just wanted to say how awesome u are and that all you're videos inspire me to be the nutty expierment dude I am, thanks 😄

[@Warhawk76]

Great project and video! Hope you are feeling better 😀

[@mygunshaha]

nice video! now I'm interested in trying to create a mini forge like yours and later on try scaling this up to do possibly bigger pieces.

[@billburr1347]

Excellent work,

[@israelgarza169]

well done as always

[@katiearlia3587]

Thank you so much this video was very helpfull

[@PrincePedia]

Awesome video, thanks ! ! !

[@kevins6277]

always love your vids. thanks :D

[@draizwrm]

i really like this, what a neat little idea

[@chillingpixel5778]

No stores near me to get these so I orderd them online and should be here next week! Definetly looking for this

[@letsdoit3893]

Very nice idea!

[@johnagorman]

Brilliant. Thanks!

[@robertyoung5748]

Enjoyed the video thanks

[@mieszkogulinski168]

Cool build! I must try this design one day...

[@forkliftwizard]

This is an awesome idea.

[@victorzaidan6493]

Thank you SOOO much, you beautiful

[@lewismulley6752]

love your videos

[@VoiceKulaka]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@HeirloomReviews]

niice !! i gotta try this !! thanks for sharing!! : )

[@richyearle007]

That was awesome.

[@ramsinghx123]

Great video.. Thankyou l will make one for myself

[@hiimmike_r]

I think this is the best beginner / amateur design online yet for forging

[@GianniPirolaFaidate]

fantastic !!!!

[@Morbius1963]

Nice tone and narration.

[@lecobra418]

Ah shit that's straight up great! Thanks for the video, I love the fact it doesn't require propane or anything else than simply charcoal and arm strength! I'm in the priocess of making my first ever knife and I will sure use this forge to harden it!

[@danirizary6926]

I thought the ad at the end was nicely done, it was not intrusive. I watched the whole ad to support the channel, and I found I actually watched the ad. Voluntary commercials feel so much better than when they are forced, I also like it when the content creator narrates the ad, vs some canned ad I've seen a hundred times.

[@ShifuCareaga]

awesome. will use

[@Arcnat]

I’m definitely making this.

[@MrDalin999]

Hey Ben, love this project and ones like this, I am very happy that you have stayed true to your video style and always love your videos. I was thinking maybe you could make a video on an small but efficient charcoal making machine, I would love to see something like that!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

I usually just make my charcoal in a steel can with a few holes poked in the top, but I've been trying to think of a better method. If I do I will make a video.

[@content4635]

You are awesome, man!

[@squanderingtime3606]

I've been watching for over 4 years since middle school and now I'm studying engineering your videos are inspiring and creative I almost watched all your videos

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Thanks!

[@squanderingtime3606]

NightHawkInLight no problem! I remember I was in like 7th grade and made the bbq lighter dart gun from your video

[@smoakngun]

I made a forge from a large coffee can using your plaster of paris recipe. It worked great. I'll let you know how well it works soon as I just got the burner put together.

[@GOAT_GOATERSON]

Still got no burner??

[@kuyacarlovlogs1823]

This is so very good charcoal furnace .

[@christianolivarius7175]

Hello! Could you make another video about this? Such as projects made with this forge. Would be awesome

[@wtbutch]

Thanks for the info . Going to try will let you know

[@GOAT_GOATERSON]

I see😂

[@scottlund4562]

I can do this, thanks! I also can totally see a treadle wheel attachment for two handed material.

[@vinayakverma7766]

Good video after so long