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BigDaddyO

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  1. I have all the parts on order for a Paint can propane forge. Satanite Insulwool I plan on using baby oil for quenching I also purchases a TempilStik 1600F to identify the perfect time to quench/harden. I'm going to be using a MAPP torch head that will be hooked up to a 20lb grill tank using an adapter i have. I just picked up an Estwig cross peen hammer I already have a Railroad piece that was somewhat made into an anvil that i'm going to be using. I have two questions regarding the setup of the forge and I'm hoping someone will be able to assist me. Question 1. Using the Tempilstik i'm guessing i shouldn't allow the flame to be pointed directly at the metal i'm working since the stick would melt prior to the piece truly being to the proper temperature, is my thinking on this correct? If so, i was thinking of making the inner chamber a cylinder shape and place a slightly raised surface/shelf to put the work piece on. This way the flame would completely encircle the piece but not touch directly. This would allow the tempilstick to melt right at the correct temp. What are your thoughts on this? Should i just make the floor flat and allow the flame to flow directly over the workpiece? Question 2. right now i'm thinking of many possible paths for the flame to take, which would be best or please let me know if there is another to consider. a. I could have the inlet towards the front angled slightly to the back and angled down so it would swirl around towards the back of the forge. I'm not sure if there would be too much turbulance back there though. Perhaps adding a cone shape to the back of the forge to then redirect the flames out through the center. b. I could have the inlet towards the back and again angled slightly to the front and down so it would swirl around towards the front. my only concern with this is that it would push too much heat out the front. c. I could have the inlet dead center angled slightly down but straight. I would then use the refractory cement to mold a little raised spliter just above the inlet to split the flame as it comes around to each side, thus creating a swirling flame heading both ways. d. Just aim the inlet directly at the piece I'm working on and forget all that complicated junk...
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