I think grinding would be worse, but I been grinding and welding in mine with no probs, I'm wondering if anyone else has too, I Gota fire extinguisher and a jug with water also in the garage
I can get any size screen so replacing that stainless one isn't a big issue and an simple leaver style ash dumps not a bad idea this is just what I had and figared I'd give it a try
Srmofo u can share your pics I'd like to see the goodies
I did a bit of cl looking and i haven't seen any cheap ones in my area, $300-$500 seemed avg. an so far I got welding wire and gas witch any practice is worth it to me
im going to use heavy rubber and s.s. hose clamps to keep hair dryer on. that theres some ppl that i seen useing duct tape!!!! shouldnt get to hot down that far i do not think. oh and that pipe that is farther down is so u can clean out any ash that falls down the tube.
after seening the ax video and just wanting to do anything with metal i decided to make this forge! im still in need of a hair dryer witch will go onto that smaller pipe that is sticking horizontal out at the bottom. witch will then force air when the charcoal will need to be red hot. i liked it...