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My old coal forge cracked right down the middle during a big project
It happened last Tuesday while I was working on a set of 12 fireplace tools for a client in Boise. I had the fire really hot to weld some scrolls, and I heard a loud pop. The cast iron firepot split about 4 inches. I had to shut everything down and finish the job with my backup propane forge, which was not ideal for the work. Has anyone else had a firepot fail like that, and what did you replace it with?
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quinncoleman1mo ago
You asked about noticing cracks before it failed. In my experience, a sudden pop like that often means a hidden flaw in the casting. It's not always something you can see coming. A clean break like that points to a material problem, not just wear and tear.
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flores.emma12d ago
@fiona_kim97 brings up a good point about seeing cracks early. Did you ever notice any rust lines or discoloration along the cast iron before it popped?
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