I just learned that this gentleman is not only a skilled bladesmith, but also a novelist and a competitive shooter.
@Snowmunkee5 жыл бұрын
No joke, when I was searching for his knifemaking content online, all i could find were novels and shooting comp results, and was very confused about how the two guys looked very similiar!
@madbearforge85505 жыл бұрын
Not all heroes wear capes
@jollyjiggler5 жыл бұрын
He is also an avid martial artist.
@mikehill45513 жыл бұрын
I just started the rebuild on my Swan Competitor forge. I used that forge for production for fifteen years every day and finally decided to replace the refractory. Man those things are built well. The stainless burner tubes are still perfect. I welded in 12 gauge stainless any place that burnt out and I'm looking forward to another 15 years after the rebuild.
@Mercenary_325 жыл бұрын
Thanks Walter, you have given me some great insight on the type of forge that I am going to make! 👍
@ericyarber27345 жыл бұрын
That is pretty much the forge I made about 3 years ago, It works great but I would like to one piece of information here. I made the hole for my burner on the very top of the forge at 90 degrees, I think I would have been much better angling the burner entrance at 35 or 45 degrees, that way you get a better flame swirl and the propane hose does bend as much. Do be aware of the super hot gasses rising directly above of the forge, they work great to kill mosquitoes around a 5 foot radius too!
@loul72395 жыл бұрын
Using a stabilizer (make your own with fumed silica and water) by spraying it on the wool and curing it with the burners is a good way to go. The silica melts and bonds to the wool, making it much stiffer. This stops the wool from releasing deadly fibers when it it hot AND toughens it up so it stays efficient much longer. Plus, it won’t deform when you layer heavy refractory cement on it.
@emoxanax Жыл бұрын
Hey man i just recently started a job as assistant into making these furnaces. The thing is, the guy is kinda uncautious and when he throw these things on the table a lot of dust comes up! Im using a mask but it doesnt closes too well, i tried 2 masks and it was a little better, but i felt some chest pain later in the day... i got very scared. I dont want to lose this job, but im also an athlete as hobby and damn... im too scared of lung problems!!! Could you give me any advices to protect myself???? Do you think a couple months of exposure is enough to have problems??? I really need the money. Im gonna tell my boss that i believe we should treat it way more carefully otherwise i cannot stay.
@patrickhance72115 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.pat from Belgium 🔪⚒️👍
@jackreeves30015 жыл бұрын
Always informative and fun. Thanks for your time.
@shaknit5 жыл бұрын
I've read where guys have use pearlite held together with sodium silicate. Pearlite available in the garden section. Sodium silicate easily made with silica gel (certain cat litters) and NA04. (Lye)
@blamflap Жыл бұрын
Water evaporates: 100C Forge: 2000C Walter: "In a mellow slow sort of way" 👍👍
@EternitySoundDesign5 жыл бұрын
Funny, I watched the previous propane forge video last night for the first time, this morning: part 2 XD Timing coudn't have been better!
@BangBangBang.5 жыл бұрын
Ha same here
@UTUBELO5 жыл бұрын
I just finished my forge, and now I come here to see you using the same thick wall steel pipe I did, as well as satanite for the hotface. Good to see my choices have been independently verified. (: Question though, how hot do you estimate the exterior of your steel pipe gets? Even with 2-3'' of insulwool I feel like that heat has to leak out eventually.
@gabesantoriello84023 жыл бұрын
thank you Walter- that was all the information I needed. One question I have, slightly unrelated is, I see you left both sides of the forge open while you were working at the power hammer. Is there any reason to not close at least one side in order to contain more heat? Thank you in advance if you or others find the time to respond.
@OrphancripplrАй бұрын
Thank you.
@64t120r5 жыл бұрын
I vaguely remember a video you made where you said you hate maintenance. Hahahaha. Yup, time to reline my forge as well.
@carmelomartinez11495 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@AdventuringJD4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video! I have a question about your forge's burners. Are they straight propane? Or do you have oxygen going through too? Or a blower? I just want to be sure the one i build isnt going to piss off the neighblrs by you know.... Blowing up the neighborhood or something.
@paulesterline57145 жыл бұрын
Hey Walter, great video, thank you! I am building a new forge and was wondering are those burners forced air or Venturi?
@aspitofmud62575 жыл бұрын
Just love how the aluminum foil sets off the whole forge thing. Wowzer! Looks really hot! 🤣😄😋😎
@StuffUCanMake5 жыл бұрын
You’re a pleasure to watch!!
@RefinerSimilitude5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. What if you were to cast a cylinder of fire brick, with burner ports molded in that you could just slide into your forge? You could make a silicone mold and reproduce them easily. Would that not work as well as this refractive batting?
@RyTrapp05 жыл бұрын
I would expect that sort of construction may be too brittle and fragile, I think that these fibrous materials combined with some form of castable probably offers the best balance between a decently durable structure that is still easily and affordably replaced. Honestly, I like the idea of a hybrid best - something like a propane tank pancake-style forge like Walt described in the last video, with the fibrous material walls and individual fire brick in the bottom. I want to say that a cast in ceiling would be nice, but the fibrous material used there too I'm sure would work more than well enough.
@JI-ev9pp5 жыл бұрын
seanautube Fire brick will work fine, however it will soak up a lot of heat while the batting acts as more of an insulator making the batting more efficient. There are some videos out that do a good job explaining the different options. Hope this helps.
@Razor.Edge.Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Do you need to rigidize before you put the satanite on ?
@justindavidson69173 жыл бұрын
A dollar rain pancho will be a lifesaver your welcome
@willykanos10445 жыл бұрын
Wondering about using something like concrete tile backer board for the floor?
@aspitofmud62575 жыл бұрын
I use the clay pavers from home depot. Pre heat to make sure they dont explode though.
@danbance57994 жыл бұрын
Actual fire bricks are cheap and easily up to the task. They can also be changed out quickly and easily. Cut your second (inner) piece of ceramic wool 4.5" short and they sit comfortably on the bottom. They're huge heat sinks and will make your forge take longer to come to temp, but I think they're generally worth it. Or make your own brick out of Kast-o-lite 30 (great stuff). And make sure you really coat and seal that ceramic wool. One of the biggest and most often overlooked health hazards of forging.
@Coopdeville0624 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of a blacksmith named Charlie Smale?
@billssmithy7352 Жыл бұрын
Rigidizer before Satanite necessary??
@18deadmonkeys3 жыл бұрын
videos like this are invaluable to me yeah, I'm a noob. We need videos.
@danielcrawford73155 жыл бұрын
So I've tried to find Satanite...w o much luck. So where did you get yours...anybody? Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out
@Velitesmaniple5 жыл бұрын
www.hightemptools.com/refractorycoatings.html
@danielcrawford73155 жыл бұрын
@@Velitesmaniple . Thank you sirSir, I appreciate your help alot. Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out
@johnburens33955 жыл бұрын
Try lining your Kaowool with some ITC 100, it will make your forge run hotter on less gas. Cheapo's will say you don't need it or it's no good. Yes it is expensive...
@danielcrawford73155 жыл бұрын
@@johnburens3395 , ohhhh yeah! Already bought Mizzou and ITC 100HT. Buy once cry once right!!?
@johnburens33955 жыл бұрын
@@danielcrawford7315 That'll work man. You might try using a kiln shelf for the bottom of your forge. It can be removed and cleaned periodically and it makes a nice flat base. The kiln shelf should be coated as well with a thin layer of ITC. You should have a fire breathing dragon provided you don't have too much volume/burner ratio.
@madbearforge85505 жыл бұрын
How many people are going to freak out about the Kaowool pretty much being instant death if you inhale it?
@holdenraymorris5 жыл бұрын
Lol seriously
@BangBangBang.5 жыл бұрын
Same people who scream about audio on videos hurting their ears because they're wearing earbuds/headphones
@OutOfNamesToChoose5 жыл бұрын
Just wear a mask when installing it. Once it's in, there's not gonna be many airborne fibres. Caring about your health doesn't make you a pansy.
@urbanyeti6595 жыл бұрын
No, not instant death. But it is pretty horrible for you. Think about it, you're essentially breathing in microscopic ceramic glass dust. Breathe in enough over time, and you'll need to lug around an oxygen tank for the rest of your life. That's not something I would recommend scoffing at.
@madbearforge85505 жыл бұрын
Got one...
@daisy8luke5 жыл бұрын
Ha ! Like a boiled frog !!!
@jimhumphrey5 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show that beauty is overrated. That is a butt ugly forge! :-)
@vi683a5 жыл бұрын
Considering y9ou make knives for a living, i am surprised you use a box cutter!!!
@BangBangBang.5 жыл бұрын
"irritates your throat and skin, cover it up" ... but what about on top of your head, Walter?
@madbearforge85505 жыл бұрын
Bang Bang Bang real bladesmiths wear Kaowool hats in winter