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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Forge, Build or buy?
« on: January 29, 2009, 09:17:00 PM »
I'm slowly gaining experience with "Stock Removal" knives.  And am slowly assembling tools and equipment to begin forging blades. I would like to go "traditional" so to speak and use coal, but I generally only get small blocks of time to enjoy my hobbies with a full time job and a honeydo list longer than my arm.  For the sake of good time management I think porpane is the way for me to go!

So, A Propane forge! Should I build or buy?  
Cost, pros & cons
Comments in general!

Are these the ticket?  

The "Tabasco"??

   http://www.chileforge.com/index.html  

Steve
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2009, 10:00:00 PM »
Build.
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 01:06:00 AM »
Yep, Karl nailed it...
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Offline madness522

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 06:24:00 AM »
Check out some forges at Zoller Forges  and the forge gallery at   Ellis Custom Knifeworks .

There are plans for several others that can be pulled off various knife making sites around the web.
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 07:22:00 AM »
Should those of us who have built forges start a little "forge builing" thread, or at least show some pictures of what we have?
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline madness522

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 09:12:00 AM »
Great idea Karl!
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Offline imskippy

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 10:41:00 AM »
Yes please do start a thread. I am starting to plan a small propane forge from a steel gas cylinder. should I go horizontal or vertical with the pipe? Probably depends on what size blades I plan on working with huh?  SKippy
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2009, 05:21:00 PM »
Very good idea!
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Offline Phoenix 1967

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2009, 01:51:00 AM »
I realize that I'm new here,but I am certainly not new to knifemaking. I just recently completed a forge making build along on another forum (charcoal, not gas). Would it be acceptable to post here?
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2009, 05:34:00 AM »
One of the moderators will be along shortly, but I bet it will be fine. Welcome to Tradgang. Lin
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Offline Phoenix 1967

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Re: Forge, Build or buy?
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2009, 11:44:00 AM »
Thanks Lin, Is there a specific place here for introductions or do we just start a new thread?
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