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+ | ===== Trainer ===== | ||
+ | [[members: | ||
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+ | ===== Approved for use ===== | ||
+ | Tiffany M. | ||
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+ | ===== Training ===== | ||
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===== Make/Model ===== | ===== Make/Model ===== | ||
- | Custom built by [[members: | + | Custom built by [[members: |
- | Rebuild | + | Rebuilt |
+ | Rebuilt //again// for Natural Gas by [[members:DanJonke|Dan Jonke]] | ||
- | =====Specs ===== | + | =====Specs ===== |
Basically an oven that is used to heat objects so they can be molded, hammered, blacksmithed, | Basically an oven that is used to heat objects so they can be molded, hammered, blacksmithed, | ||
- | Runs on propane\\ | + | Runs on natural gas\\ |
Approximately 2300 deg F max temp\\ | Approximately 2300 deg F max temp\\ | ||
- | =====Current Status ===== | + | =====Current Status ===== |
OK | OK | ||
- | =====Location ===== | + | =====Location ===== |
- | Current: | + | Current: |
Previous: Casting Area, Vehicle Bay, Chase | Previous: Casting Area, Vehicle Bay, Chase | ||
- | =====On | + | =====On |
- | [[members: | + | [[members: |
[[members: | [[members: | ||
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- | 08/15/11 - Built at Makerspace\\ | + | 2011-08-15 - Built at Makerspace\\ |
- | 09/06/11 - First use\\ | + | 2011-09-06 - First use\\ |
- | 12/31/12 - Moved to Lenox | + | 2012-12-31 - Moved to Lenox |
- | =====Notes ===== | + | =====Notes ===== |
- | Running the forge with both the front and back doors wide open will prevent you from acheiving a good heat, It is better to enclose the fire as much as possible while retaining access for the size of the piece you are working. | + | * Running the forge with both the front and back doors wide open will prevent you from acheiving a good heat, It is better to enclose the fire as much as possible while retaining access for the size of the piece you are working. |
+ | * There is a removable kaowool plug for the back door, and a pedal operated front door. | ||
+ | * Make sure you leave the fan running on 3 after you are done forging, this will prevent the heat from backing up into the fan and burning out the motor. | ||
+ | * There is a wall wart 12V power supply feeding a custom MMS designed PWM controller feeding a 12V blower fan. | ||
- | There is a removable kaowool plug for the back door, and loose firebricks can be stacked to provide variable opening for the front. The firebricks can also be stacked inside the forge to reduce the heated volume. | ||
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- | Using 30psi with a wide open forge, I could not acheive a better than a red-orange heat. With proper blocking I can get a good orange heat using one burner at 7psi. This will help you work faster and save a ton of money on gas. Most importantly your shoulder will thank you at the end of the day! | ||
-Dan J | -Dan J | ||
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