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Old 05-14-2008, 05:17 AM
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Default a few things

Making my own charcoal

Using larger propane tanks since the price per gallon drops and they freeze up less

Using more scrap metal

Forging my custom tongs instead of buying

Focusing more energy on marketable items

Charging students for consumables.

Using my wife's spare glass torch hooked to bulk propane when i am forging small items since It burns less gas and lets me spot heat.
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