Log In
Register
Home
Topic RSS
7:28 am
NWBA Member
March 22, 2011
Offline
Hello all. I finally finished the clamshell forge for our shop. Used some info from the spring conference and made all the walls at a 5 degree angle. Not sure if I want to make a door for the front or just continue to use the bricks
as always
peace and love
billyO
4:58 pm
NWBA Member
April 19, 2010
Offline
Billy O- Is that how you are registered as member? Can't find you. Look me up at Swaptoberfest to talk about induction forges. As we both know,every use of energy has it's downside. Let's talk.
1:24 pm
NWBA Member
July 22, 2010
Offline
Nice Billy, I like the ribbon burner there, how does it work so far?
-DONK
5:56 pm
NWBA Member
March 22, 2011
Offline
Donk said
Nice Billy, I like the ribbon burner there, how does it work so far?-DONK
Hi Donk. Just saw this.
I went on vacation for a few weeks right after that post and so I fired it up for only the 2nd time yesterday, and still figuring out how to best tune it. But after 2 hours of use, the entire inside was bright orange, and I like the doors.
I've been doing 90% of my forging with the induction forge in the past month since I got back.
as always
peace and love
billyO
8:04 am
NWBA Member
March 22, 2011
Offline
Hello all. I have had a chance to use the forge to make some larger pitch bowls. Worked great with no issues for about 2 hours.
However, right after my last heat, I got a "pop" like blowback/burnback from the squirrel cage. The reason I'm saying that is that I felt the blast wave through my pants on my left shin as the pop happened. Any ideas on the cause?
The only difference in this set-up from my last one which lasted 10+years without issue is that this burner is bigger than my last one.
The only thing I can think to change is to swap the gas inlet Tee with the 6" straight piece, moving the gas inlet further away from the fan?
Thanks
as always
peace and love
billyO
11:41 pm
July 2, 2022
Offline
wow, It's great to hear that you incorporated insights from the spring conference, especially with the 5-degree angle walls. As for the front, the decision between a door or using bricks might depend on your specific needs and workflow.
Most Users Ever Online: 668
Currently Online:
24 Guest(s)
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
Larry L: 1566
Grant: 1420
Bruce Macmillan: 625
Lee Cordochorea: 595
Lynn Gledhill: 572
JNewman: 520
Gene C: 504
J Wilson: 426
Eric Sprado: 383
Tom Allyn: 340
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 22
Members: 8725
Moderators: 4
Admins: 1
Forum Stats:
Groups: 23
Forums: 97
Topics: 3538
Posts: 20289
Newest Members:
churndashmaven, cameliacity, fred.f.chopin, RuoYi, rodeoneerer, NWBABjorn, mddangelo, Nevillberger, Crusty Veteran, redwoodforgeoaklandModerators: Steve McGrew: 77, N.W.B.A.: 72, webmaster: 0, bluehost: 0
Administrators: admin: 540
Usage Policy