Instructional videos - gas forges
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Hi folks. I decided to convert a cheap Amazon dual burner Venturi forge I own to forced air. Did some internet research, but didn't do any calculations. Kind of winged it. It works pretty well, as you can see, but I'm sure it can be improved upon. Feedback/suggestions would be appreciated. I used pipe from Home Depot and decided not to add flow-straightening sink strainers at the business end of the burners. Seems to be OK without them. A few questions: -should I stick to the leaner blue flame as seen at the beginning of the video, or the redder, richer flame shown near the end? -the burners glow red after about 10-15 minutes with the richer…
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I'm trying to dial in the Chile Forge I picked up cheap and rebuilt. Not having much experience with this nice of a forge and less than a year of working with a Mr. Volcano one burner as my only gas forge, I could use some advice! I've attached a video with one burner just after lighting it so it's easier to see. 5 psi with a .040 mig tip that Chile Forge recommended for my altitude of 5100 ft. (Fort Collins, CO)questions: Questions: 1. For general forging, what color should the flame be? Teal, Blue or light blue? 2. What color for forge welding if I attempt it? Teal, blue or light blue? I've been told by other Chile Forge owners in my area that 5…
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