Can I make a homemade blacksmith forge from an old stainless steel washing machine drum?

Query by Brent Raine: Can I make a homemade blacksmith forge from an old stainless steel washing machine drum?
Is it feasible to make a homemade blacksmith forge from a washing machine drum produced of stainless steel?

Best answer:

Answer by Gerald
no it will melt or collapse when the heat is on

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