Forge: Difference between revisions
From Pumping Station One
m Robot: Cosmetic changes |
|||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
|hackable=no|value=?? | |hackable=no|value=?? | ||
|image = None}} | |image = None}} | ||
The Forge is currently owned by Adrianna and is on lone to the Hot Metals Area along with the following blacksmithing equipment: | |||
Anvil | |||
Standing Vice | |||
Sledge Hammer | |||
== How to get certified == | == How to get certified == | ||
Adrianna (owner) or Tom Judge (Hot metals area host) can certify you. The following will be covered in the certification: | |||
How to light and turn off the forge. | |||
-To turn on go from "fuel to flame" | |||
1. Connect your propane tank. | |||
2. Make sure the cutoff switch on top of the burner is turned to off. | |||
3. Brick up the back and place front brick into the arms on the front of the forge. | |||
4. Open up the fuel tank completely. | |||
5. Open up the regulator (green knob near the propane tank end of the fuel line). | |||
6. Open up the air mix washer to allow more air in. | |||
7. Have your light lit and ready to go at the side of the forge (also recommend to stand to the side of the forge when lighting). | |||
8. Slowly open the cutoff. | |||
9. Once the burner ignites, open the cutoff all the way open. | |||
10. Run the forge high for a few minutes to warm it up. Then you can close down the air mix to the point where you have a strong torch going (if you have flames rolling up out of the forge you have choked the torch- open up the air mix a little more) | |||
-To turn off go from "flame to fuel" | |||
1. Turn the cutoff switch to off. | |||
2. Close the tank all the way. | |||
3. Bleed the line by opening the cutoff switch (be careful as a small flame will pop out the air mix washer) until it is empty. | |||
4. Disconnect your tank and plug the hose into the Hot Metal Area tank (the hose must never be left unplugged in). | |||
== Important Information Regarding the Forge == | |||
1. Carbon Steel ONLY! No other material can be placed in the forge. | |||
2. NO galvanized, painted, or otherwise coated steel in the forge. | |||
3. NEVER use borax or any other type of flux in the forge. You will ruin the bottom of the forge. | |||
4. Do NOT turn the forge up too high - just turn it up high enough for the work you need to do. NO forge welding temperatures. | |||
5. Do NOT poke the sides or back of the forge with your piece. The back hole is slightly higher than the bottom firebrick - please gently place your piece in and then rest it down on the bottom of the forge. | |||
6. Make sure the fuel line is NEVER touching the side of the forge. | |||
7. If the torch is sputtering there is something wrong. Try to give it a little more air and more fuel. If that doesn't work, you might be low on fuel. If it continues sputtering turn it off and alert the Area Host. | |||
8. Always assume the forge, any nearby tools, and the surrounding area is hot. | |||
== Helpful Hints == | |||
1. Directly under the torch is the hottest place in the forge - if you want something heated fast, place it there. | |||
2. Your steel will be as hot as it can be when it nearly matches the color of the forge around it. | |||
3. Try not to leave tools next to the forge when it is on - they will get very hot. | |||
4. Keep your tools cool by quenching often. | |||
5. Try to use the least amount of air mix you can while not choking the torch. | |||
6. If you have a question or something seems off - contact the area host or Adrianna. | |||
== List of Currently Certified Users == | == List of Currently Certified Users == | ||
