Brake Drum Forge
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Brake Drum Forges are design to hold solid fuels to heat metal for the purpose of hot work forging.[1]
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Status
We are currently in the design and acquisition phase of the project. So far we've acquired a cast iron brake drum. It's a GM part for older heavy duty trucks.
Things We Need
- Clay (possibly)
- Welder
- Steel Plate
- Iron Pipe
- Steel Sheet Metal
- Sheet Metal Shears
- Blower
- Misc Hand Tools
- Someone with Sheet Metal Experience
- There may be some other items needed, but from what I can see this should be most of it.
Active Members
Goals
- Build a Forge for Forge Welding
- Take Pictures of the Process
- Stay within a budget of $300
Design
- Currently we're working on the design of a Tuyere, Blower, Fire Pot, Forge Table and a Stand/Legs.
Tuyere
- We will take a 4" cast iron pipe and flare it to fit the Fire Pot.
- We will take triangular piece of metal and attach it to a 3/8" steel rod with a 90deg bend to form a clinker breaker.
Fire Pot
- We are using a Cast Iron Brake Drum for the Fire Pot.
Blower
- Need a squirrel cage type blower
Forge Table
- TBD
Stand/Legs
- TBD
Pics
