Made a new simple brick forge....

[CanadianMike]

Some have asked for how I make them (this is my second):

What's left of my year old brick forge...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380013_219858124765391_117036668380871_469709_6520 93139_n.jpg

And the new one:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386153_219852894765914_117036668380871_469656_1057 653141_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374641_219853341432536_117036668380871_469658_4815 35147_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383325_219853711432499_117036668380871_469662_4463 25139_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385059_219854171432453_117036668380871_469667_1998 674148_n.jpg

[Ben Casey]

Looks good are you putting more pics up ? And dont them bricks explode a daft question but I would like to know :)

[CanadianMike]

It's high temperature brick, rated up to 2000F....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396590_220065921411278_117036668380871_470160_2461 8356_n.jpg

[Metal mug]

It's high temperature brick, rated up to 2000F....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396590_220065921411278_117036668380871_470160_2461 8356_n.jpgI didn't know that you got snow in Canada. ;)

[Ben Casey]

Thats cool I know what to look for now if I get that far with my projects :)

[RobbC]

Nice. You got a new hat yet ;)

[Ben Casey]

Nice. You got a new hat yet ;)

Shame about that hat :D

[CanadianMike]

No kidding, that hat was awesome! I still wear it for now, but the fake fur is all crusty on the inside flap and the big holes in the rear. Needed vents anyways, too hot at times. Have to shop for a new one later today.....

[Ben Casey]

No kidding, that hat was awesome! I still wear it for now, but the fake fur is all crusty on the inside flap and the big holes in the rear. Needed vents anyways, too hot at times. Have to shop for a new one later today.....

Stick a photo up mate :D

[CanadianMike]

You got it! LOL!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405916_10150523846359207_510619206_8557179_5216974 78_n.jpg

For those that don't know, my secondary propane torch fell off the bench a couple times, I did notice there wasn't any more flame from it inside the forge, so when it fell off again I shook it, then not seeing any flame coming out of it, held it near my ear to listen for gas. Heard it coming out, so put it back to the forge. About 30 seconds later I felt a hot spot on the side of my head, took my hat off to see why, all I saw were flames coming off the hat so I blew it out. Lol

[Metal mug]

You got it! LOL!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405916_10150523846359207_510619206_8557179_5216974 78_n.jpg

For those that don't know, my secondary propane torch fell off the bench a couple times, I did notice there wasn't any more flame from it inside the forge, so when it fell off again I shook it, then not seeing any flame coming out of it, held it near my ear to listen for gas. Heard it coming out, so put it back to the forge. About 30 seconds later I felt a hot spot on the side of my head, took my hat off to see why, all I saw were flames coming off the hat so I blew it out. LolIs there any film of this? :)

[CanadianMike]

Lol, no, but would be funny to watch me sitting there focusing on moving the blade in and out and getting an even heat with my hat on fire....

[Ben Casey]

I couldnt stop laughing when I read this on FB :D

[JEEP]

:shocked::tongue::evilgrin:

[paulthefish2009]

Ha ha thats great Mike,reminds me of fred dibnah(steeplejack,steam engine man)who used to wear a awfull flat capthat he used to pick up various bits of iron etc that he was working on.over time his cap became oil soaked and some one asked him what the flash point of his cap was!

[markal17]

i bet yer mum allways said you was a hot head lol

[CanadianMike]

Lol, funny thing is, I'm not, I have a very long fuse....... unless things build up over time.

Anyways, bought myself a new non-burnt roadkill hat, almost identical, and only $28.99, so I'm a happy winter camper now.