About Me

I started fabricating things out of metal when I was very young. My dad raced stock cars and swamp buggies and I got my start welding at age 13 while learning about motors and racing. By 13 I was also racing stock cars. Over the years I built and raced stock cars, swamp buggies and mud boggers. I have made many things for myself and others such as utility trailers, bridges, and sculptures. I worked as a welder for only 1 year of my career making car hauler trailers. For most of my career I was a plasterer in Florida. After moving to upstate NY I worked in a variety of jobs in the construction field. I have only started exploring the artistic side of metal fabrication during the past five years. We started the metal business in 2006 to take my career in a different direction. It will take a while, but my plan is to fill this blog with pictures of many of the things I have built over the years. I hope you enjoy seeing some of my unique creations. My wife is actually writing this blog for me but she is presenting it from my standpoint with the information I give her. I am more skilled with a welder than a computer.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Homemade Coal Forge

I have recently become interested in blacksmithing and started by building my own coal forge to get started.  I searched the internet and saw a few to model mine after.  I customized mine with attachments and features that I wanted.  I think mine came out nice and it works well for me.  The only drawback is that I have to use it outside, which makes it only a seasonal activity here in upstate NY.  A propane forge is my next plan for an upgrade.
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  1. KyleApril 29, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Fantastic looking forge, nice job.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousMay 21, 2018 at 12:06 AM

    most integrated tool add-ons i"ve seen looks like you"d be able to use inside with a flue and hood fan

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  3. nissevaNovember 15, 2020 at 7:36 PM

    Interested in your mobil coal forge. Want to know more about the pan and if it is cast material. Also how it is vented to create the high heat for the coal.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 18, 2022 at 7:48 PM

    I love this design. Do you have models for sale or plans for sale?

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