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How To Make A Backyard ‘Survival Forge’ … From A Brake Drum
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So many backyard blacksmithing projects, so little time…
And then there’s the whole thing about not actually owning a forge, which also might throw a wrench into things. Yet when things get pricey, that’s when you can look to the trusty DIY-method of doing things. In this case, the solution is actually a strangely simple one: the time-tested brake drum forge.
Really? This actually works? Short answer: Yes, and it works like a charm (at least in my own personal experience).
The concept of the forge itself is rather straightforward. All you need is a bowl, made of some pretty beefy steel, and a method of feeding it oxygen. Then add charcoal, light ‘er up, and whamo … it’s hammer time. Because it’s made out of things we already may have, let’s call it a “survival forge.”
But before we begin, there is something EXTREMELY crucial to keep in mind.
It’s called “metal fume fever,” which is basically what happens when you inhale a bunch of vaporized zinc oxide, which builds up in your lungs. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself feeling nauseous, coughing and wheezing, then likely passing out (among other things), and if enough zinc oxide was inhaled, dying.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/how-to-make-a-backyard-survival-forge-from-a-brake-drum/
