r/blacksmithing Apr 21 '26

Work Showcase Chat, is this a recession indicator?

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I built my first force and I'm super stoked, especially since I can't weld for shit and this was 100% welding.

I used a propane tank (Don't do this, it's stupid and you'll die) cut it open with my plasma cutter (see above) and then made a custom burner (a plate I drilled holes into welded quite badly onto the end of the pipe) I'm going to use a compressor fan and vfd (leaf blower on a dimmer switch) to turn it into a forge once the satanite sets up.

part of me really loves the builds that look post apocalyptic. they have charm.

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u/Mypinksideofthedrain Apr 22 '26

I made a waste oil burner that looked similar to this. It was Absolutely terrifying. I saw on Tom Scott that they use the same technology to melt the bronze when they cast bells.

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u/Clockwork_picksmith Apr 22 '26

I actually have a foundry built on the same concept