I should clarify,
Money is not as much an issue as I said. Preferably I need a forge capable of getting steel hot enough to forge, would http://youtu.be/71s6HpuG_hQ work?

What I basically want to find is plans for a steel forge large enough to forge armor with with coal as a power source.

Forgot to mention, I'm going to start smithing classes in January.

Also how would I go about being an apprentice?

Basically to be more specific what's a good setup for something that can melt steel and is good for starting out? Also what type of fuel is more cost effective and is not too large. I'm 16 and live with my parents. So I have limited space (garage for storage, slanted driveway for forging.) it would ...

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I am located in Dallas, TX, I've been getting advice from a guild mate in an mom who is a smith in real life. I can most likely self teach smithing. I've seen some forge construction of forges, but for the refractory I don't know what material to use. I'd prefer a fast drying extremely heat resistan...

Good Day, all. I am a new smith that has been infatuated with one of the oldest crafts, for as long as I can remember. I really want to get into smithing, but I also want to know what is required to melt down metal inside the crucible with. I want to melt down old coins that serve no purpose anymore...