MINI WhitloxWood-Fired Forge - a forge designed to use wood or charcoal fuel.
Built to last forever, affordable enough to buy today. TheWhitlox MINI Forge is V-shaped to constantly feed the fuel to the draftline, creating a hot and smokeless fire with just about any type ofdry wood or charcoal. Just like our full size forge, itis insulated with 1/2” Kaowool and lined with standard firebrickswhich increases your maximum fire temperature, reduces the amount offuel you\'ll burn, and protects the steel frame from the intense heat.Theforge is built of heavy 11 gauge steel. The assembled dimensions are 12\"x16\"x9\". We have found this is a convenient size for many projects. We also make a fullsize forge as well as a stand for this forge--see our other listings.Thislisting is for a brand new MINI Whitlox Wood-Fired Forge WITHOUT stand or blower, Made in the U.S.A. by Whitlox Homestead.See the MINI Forge in Use:
Satisfaction guaranteed. If the forge does not satisfy for any reason, just contact us for return instructions for sending it back on our tab. You will receive a refund of the purchase price when we receive it in good shape (no refund on the cost of shipping to you.) FAQ:Does a wood fire get hot enough to blacksmith?**Absolutely. Check out the WhitloxHomestead.com Project Gallery to see items forged with regular wood fuel. Theforge will even reach welding heat provided the fire is deep enough,the coals are sized well, and the draft is properly adjusted. If you live where wood is easy to get, using it for free forging fuel is a wise path to self-sufficiency. Does a wood fire make excess sparks or smoke?
**A cold fire smokes. A fire that is still burning off volatiles throws off sparks. While the fire is getting going and burning down to charcoal, you may have a few minutes of tall flames and some sparks. Wait until you have a hot fire and a bed of coals, and you will have a fire that isn\'t throwing sparks and smoking. This only takes a few minutes. Locate your forge where it won\'t pose a risk to buildings and use a hood or spark arrester to protect people and property when needed. Make sure you don\'t put too much new fuel on at once and you\'ll find smoke is kept to a minimum. Why do you mention charcoal when this is a wood-fired forge?
**The forge is designed to use raw wood as a fuel, however, it is actually the partially combusted wood--charcoal--that supplies the intense heat as it completes combustion. You can make the charcoal ahead, or do as we do and just use raw wood.Can I use coal or coke in this forge?
**You can, but the forge doesn\'t have a clinker breaker like a forge designed for coal--you\'d have to break out the clinker manually.Can I use ready-made charcoal?
**You can use pure wood charcoal. HOWEVER, the \"charcoal\" briquets soldfor barbequing are not ideal, due to the binders used which introduceimpurities provide a colder fire. Can you cook on it?
**Actually, yes. Put a grate on the top of forge. Use hardwoods likeoak, maple, or apple for the fire. Turn on the blast to get a good hot firegoing and burn it until the flames die down and there is a good bed ofcoals. Turn the blast off--if it smokes, you need to run it a bitlonger. Makes WONDERFULLY flavorful meats! How much wood does it take to work for an hour?**Itdepends on how big your fire is, but five gallons of wood chunks can allow you to have a fire for about anhour.Thanks for checking out the MINI--feel free to ask any questions you may have. Place your order by December 18 to get your Forge before Christmas--it comes by USPS Priority Mail.