That Lil Johnny Forge looks great but are there others out there to be had in the same or less price range that you all have used?

I made my own.  There are a lot of forges out there.  Do some research on the web.  There are at least a dozen manufacturers.

This is one I made and it works good
http://emob663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0245.jpg
hope it helps
Dana

There are the Poor Boy forges on fleabay (he doesn't have any listed right now) that go for ~$200.

Here are two of mine on pedestals that I really don't know how much money I have in.
The blower is the expensive part - I paid maybe 70 bucks for mine.
But for the most part, they are scrap steel and plumbing parts from the hardware store.
Plus a ton of satisfaction.