Here's a tutorial on how to make a propane gas forge out of bits and pieces. It's not too hard, it just takes some time and some scrap steel. There are lots of ways to make a forge, this one suits my needs. It can be made with a single opening or a double opening for long pieces. The parts can be improvised, but note the bigger the forge cavity - the harder it will be to heat.

Feel free to use and develop the ideas. We accept no responsibility on the use of forges you make with this information. Please be careful as working with gas can be dangerous and possibly fatal. I accept no liability for any injury which may occur by you following these pictures. They are intended for you information.

Tharwa Valley Forge does make these forges to order complete with burner and gas fittings. Contact us for availability.

• Cutting rings Cutting rings
• Door parts Door parts
• Handle parts Handle parts
• Body parts Body parts
• Marking burner hole Marking burner hole
• Test burner angle Test burner angle
• Another view of the burner Another view of the burner
• Burner holder welded in Burner holder welded in
• Inside of the burner pipe Inside of the burner pipe
• Front ring welded on Front ring welded on
• Back welded on Back welded on
• Door parts Door parts
• Front opening Front opening
• Top of front door Top of front door
• Front leg Front leg
• Front leg lined up Front leg lined up
• Bottom door Bottom door
• Front leg welded on Front leg welded on
• Top door welded up Top door welded up
• Door back Door back
• Back of front door Back of front door
• Front door Front door
• Handle and hinge on Handle and hinge on
• Setting up for weld Setting up for weld
• Weld top bits for handle Weld top bits for handle
• Cut front door in half Cut front door in half
• Door on Door on
• Door open Door open
• Double and single door model Double and single door model
• The end The end
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For some information about using the forge and other notes - click here