[Alphard]

Originally Posted by jmccustomknives

Welcome. Lets address those questions.
The amount of fuel a gas forge uses is in direct relation to the space inside. The more space, the more fuel (burners ie:btu's) it takes to heat it. There's also the issue of forge welding, can the forge you want do that? Because of those issues most makers will have more than one forge. A lot (myself included) will have both gas and coal as each forge has it strengths.

Ray has a great video on building a gas forge, they aren't hard.

3. Your playing with fire.

4. Cast iron anvils aren't anvils, they are boat anchors.

Everyone want's to make swords, the movies make it seem so easy. Start with small hunting knives, learn how to grind the bevels and fit and finish. Most important, learn the heat treat. You'll find smithing isn't nearly as romantic as they make it seem. It takes sweat, blood and quite a few burns.

Ray does a Sunday chat room, drop in on him. Ask questions.

Who is Ray and where is the chat room?