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My firebrick forge.

If you plan to buy a forge, you might spend $200– $300 on a very basic model. However I’d recommend any beginner to fashion his or her own forge using firebricks and a blowtorch. I go over this in detail on here. The price of firebricks and a simple blowtorch usually don’t exceed $35. Keep in mind that the gas cylinder on a torch will need to be replaced.

If you plan to use your forge for more than just heat-treating, you may consider buying or making a forge burner and using it with a full-size propane tank. I’m recommending gas forges because they are safer in the sense that they can be shut off in a matter of seconds. They are also low-odor and nonthreatening to your lungs, unlike coal forges.