Gas and Induction forge - Revision history

Zapf at 23:02, 16 May 2026

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	* '''Heating:''' Small pieces reach forging temperature in seconds; depth of heating adjustable by coil design and power level		* '''Heating:''' Small pieces reach forging temperature in seconds; depth of heating adjustable by coil design and power level

	'''~~Setup notes:~~'''		'''For detailed setup, operation, and shutdown procedures, see [[Induction Forge Operation]].'''

	* The forge must be connected to a water‑cooling system (chiller or tap water) before operation – never run it dry.
	* Work pieces must fit within the induction coil opening.
	* Do not touch the coil or the workpiece during heating; use insulated tongs.

	'''Recommendation:''' Most single users should stick with the induction heater. It has much faster setup, tuning, and cooldown.		'''Recommendation:''' Most single users should stick with the induction heater. It has much faster setup, tuning, and cooldown.

Zapf at 21:17, 16 May 2026

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	* Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, tired, or not feeling well.		* Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, tired, or not feeling well.
	* Inspect the equipment before each use.		* Inspect the equipment before each use.
	* Wear appropriate PPE: ~~heat-resistant~~ gloves, safety glasses, ~~closed-toe~~ leather shoes, and natural fiber clothing (cotton or wool). Avoid synthetic fabrics.		* Wear appropriate PPE: heat‑resistant gloves, safety glasses, closed‑toe leather shoes, and natural fiber clothing (cotton or wool). Avoid synthetic fabrics.

	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==
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	* '''Maximum temperature:''' Up to 2,400 °F (1,315 °C) depending on propane pressure and burner tuning		* '''Maximum temperature:''' Up to 2,400 °F (1,315 °C) depending on propane pressure and burner tuning

	~~'''Setup and operation notes:'''~~		'''For detailed startup, tuning, and shutdown procedures, see [[Gas Forge Operation]].'''

	* 100 lb propane tanks are located behind the building and must be turned on '''in series'''. The pre‑regulator valve must be opened (moved down, inline with the gas line). Then open the post‑regulator valve.
	* The air supply/fan must be started '''before gas flow''' – this is critical. Air must be moving before any fuel enters the forge.
	* Use a small piece of lit newspaper inserted into the forge to ignite the gas. Make sure it is actually lit before opening the final valve (air flow can extinguish an unlit flame).
	* The flexible hose has a valve that must be opened just before the quick disconnect. Open this valve last – the forge should ignite immediately.

	'''For detailed startup, tuning, and ~~cooldown~~ procedures, see [[Gas Forge Operation]].'''

	=== Induction Forge – Coal Iron Works 15 kW Induction Forge ===		=== Induction Forge – Coal Iron Works 15 kW Induction Forge ===

Zapf at 21:11, 16 May 2026

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	~~<div>~~		== General Information ==

			The gas and induction forges are located inside the [[Metal Shop]]. When using any equipment in the metal shop, wear all proper safety equipment.

	~~== General Information ==~~		If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels for this space include #general and #shop-metal.
	~~</div>~~
	~~<div>The gas and induction forges can be found inside the [[~~Metal Shop~~]]. When using any~~ equipment in the metal ~~shop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment~~.

	~~If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-metal.~~
	== Orientation ==		== Orientation ==

	~~The order of this document is to give some basic information of what will happen in the Metal Shop during the training.~~ This orientation assumes ~~that they~~ have ~~gone through our~~ general space orientation.~~<p>Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, are tired, or are not feeling well.</p>~~		This orientation assumes you have already completed the general space orientation.
	~~<p>Inspect the equipment before using it.</p>~~

	~~== <span style="font~~-~~size: 24pt;">Equipment</span> ==~~		* Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, tired, or not feeling well.
			* Inspect the equipment before each use.
			* Wear appropriate PPE: heat-resistant gloves, safety glasses, closed-toe leather shoes, and natural fiber clothing (cotton or wool). Avoid synthetic fabrics.

	== Gas Forge ==		== Equipment ==
	~~Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.~~
			=== Gas Forge – Housemade Apollo Forge ===

	[[File:Gas Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]		[[File:Gas Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]

	~~== Induction~~ Forge ==		The Apollo Forge is a propane‑fired gas forge suitable for blacksmithing, knife making, and heat treating.
	~~Information Regarding Equipment~~, and ~~picture~~ of ~~equipment~~ to the ~~left~~.~~</div>~~
			* '''Outer dimensions:''' 11.5"W × 12.25"H × 19"D
			* '''Inner dimensions:''' 4.5"W × 6.5"H × 18"D (forge volume approx. 530 in³)
			* '''Maximum temperature:''' Up to 2,400 °F (1,315 °C) depending on propane pressure and burner tuning

			'''Setup and operation notes:'''

			* 100 lb propane tanks are located behind the building and must be turned on '''in series'''. The pre‑regulator valve must be opened (moved down, inline with the gas line). Then open the post‑regulator valve.
			* The air supply/fan must be started '''before gas flow''' – this is critical. Air must be moving before any fuel enters the forge.
			* Use a small piece of lit newspaper inserted into the forge to ignite the gas. Make sure it is actually lit before opening the final valve (air flow can extinguish an unlit flame).
			* The flexible hose has a valve that must be opened just before the quick disconnect. Open this valve last – the forge should ignite immediately.

			'''For detailed startup, tuning, and cooldown procedures, see [[Gas Forge Operation]].'''

			=== Induction Forge – Coal Iron Works 15 kW Induction Forge ===

	[[File:Induction Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]		[[File:Induction Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]

			The induction forge uses electromagnetic fields to heat metal rapidly and efficiently. It is ideal for localized heating and is safer than a gas forge for many operations because there is no open flame.

			* '''Power:''' 15 kW, requires a dedicated 240 V, 60 A circuit
			* '''Heating:''' Small pieces reach forging temperature in seconds; depth of heating adjustable by coil design and power level

			'''Setup notes:'''

			* The forge must be connected to a water‑cooling system (chiller or tap water) before operation – never run it dry.
			* Work pieces must fit within the induction coil opening.
			* Do not touch the coil or the workpiece during heating; use insulated tongs.

			'''Recommendation:''' Most single users should stick with the induction heater. It has much faster setup, tuning, and cooldown.

Fusonk: /* Gas Forge */

2024-07-25T15:27:50Z

Gas Forge

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	Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.		Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.

	[[File:~~Ender5Plus~~.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]		[[File:Gas Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]

	== Induction Forge ==		== Induction Forge ==

Fusonk: /* Gas Forge */

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Gas Forge

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	Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.		Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.

	[[File:~~Gas Forge~~.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]		[[File:Ender5Plus.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]

	== Induction Forge ==		== Induction Forge ==

Fusonk: /* Induction Forge */

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Induction Forge

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	== Induction Forge ==		== Induction Forge ==
	Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.</div>		Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.</div>

			[[File:Induction Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]

Fusonk: /* Gas Forge */

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	== Gas Forge ==		== Gas Forge ==
	Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.		Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.

			[[File:Gas Forge.jpg\|200px\|right\|middle]]

	== Induction Forge ==		== Induction Forge ==
	Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.</div>		Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.</div>

Fusonk at 14:33, 17 June 2024

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==
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	<div>The gas and induction forges can be found inside the Metal Shop. When using any equipment in the metal shop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment.		<div>The gas and induction forges can be found inside the [[Metal Shop]]. When using any equipment in the metal shop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment.

	If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-metal.		If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-metal.

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== General Information ==

The gas and induction forges can be found inside the Metal Shop. When using any equipment in the metal shop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment. If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-metal. == Orientation == The order of this document is to give some basic information of what will happen in the Metal Shop during the training. This o..."

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== General Information ==
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<div>The gas and induction forges can be found inside the Metal Shop. When using any equipment in the metal shop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment.

If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-metal.
== Orientation ==

The order of this document is to give some basic information of what will happen in the Metal Shop during the training. This orientation assumes that they have gone through our general space orientation.<p>Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, are tired, or are not feeling well.</p>
<p>Inspect the equipment before using it.</p>

== <span style="font-size: 24pt;">Equipment</span> ==

== Gas Forge ==
Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.
== Induction Forge ==
Information Regarding Equipment, and picture of equipment to the left.</div>