The other day I thought of using plaster of paris to make a gas forge. I tried it and it worked. All you need is 1 tin can, some plaster of paris and a propane torch. The forge I made can melt brass and that means 2000 degrees F. I just used a torch like my dad uses. If you make it with a can bigger than 6 inches long you will want two torches. It is not foolproof, if you run it too long the plaster will crack and every once and a while you will need to put new plaster on the inside of the firing chamber. Don't push the torch too far into the firing chamber, the tip is made of brass and it might melt.
7 comments:
Neat!! Keep up the good work!
thats nice sam, but i dont have a blowtorch like that.... -Evan
you can get one at Ace or Menards or at just about any hardware store.
Cool!!!.
Plaster of paris is also great sidwalk chalk!
Sam,
You need to post bad!!!!
I am taning a deer hide. When I am done with it I will post.
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