Mike Hall

5 minutes ago, Mikey98118 said:

I think you need to either build a step nozzle, or reshape your tapered flame nozzle to the recomended 1:12 shape. It isn't a question of the flame being too poor. I don't like how hot the nozzle is getting out in the open air. I have visions of it melting down into a puddle inside a forge. The upside is that it gets so hot, you should be able to run it for a few minutes, shut off the burner, and forge it to the right shape, over a smaller pipe, easily.

Also, Larry Zoeller Forge sells stainless steel tapered nozzles cheap. I don't know why all you guys are bothering to build your own!

Thanks Mike. I was surprised and concerned about how hot they got too. I was thinking I could remove the set screws or loosen them and get it hot and then taper it on the horn of my anvil. That is the only way I can get them hot enough to do it on the anvil, but it might work. I could also just buy the them from Larry. 

I fired up my burners last night to test and hopefully this video will be viewable. These are my first burners and first test. Max pressure on the regulator last night was 10psi. I'm pretty sure I have it wide open to test.

I am open to comments and any feedback is welcome! 

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3 minutes ago, Mikey98118 said:

Horrors! Amazon is killing kids now?

HAHA That is funny.  I'm keeping the kid, but I'm getting a new regulator. 

17 minutes ago, Mikey98118 said:

Do yourself a favor, and buy a brand new 0-20 regulator for about $20. Leave the chump offer for others with more money than since BTW, cute kid!

Thanks Mikey! She's a great kid! I just ordered a new one from Amazon and it will be delivered tomorrow. Thanks for all your input. 

I've never met the guy. He did say he has a 10-30psi regulator. It is through a local propan company here in Charlotte.  

Would a 10-30 psi regulator work?

I have my burners built and I'm looking for a high pressure regulator. I talked to a guy this morning that has a regulator that can be adjusted. He said it can be adjusted from 20-45psi. Should I consider this or just find a regulator set to 30 psi?

13 hours ago, ThomasPowers said:

I searched on Charlotte NC and propane regulators and found there were only 50 entries under the YP (Yellow Pages); None of them had a 0-30 psi regulator or 0-15 psi one?

All the propane supply companies in my rural town of 10K people sell the same brands as the ones down here next to the big city in a different state and usually within 5 to 10 dollars in price.

Seems strange to be asking a local question on an international forum...I'd suggest asking around at the next ABANA affiliate meeting to get the straight local dope (and regulators!)

Thomas,

I thought I answered you, but I don't see it. I wasn't actually asking for local info....I was just asking about specifics on what hardware to look for. I'm new to gas forges and just want to make sure I get the right hardware.

Thanks JCornell! I'll check it out.

Thanks Frosty. I have a couple more challenges. 

1. Need to call around and see if I can find thread protectors. Any thoughts on alternatives?

2. Locating the correct pressure regulator and associated hardware. Any thoughts on this?

I may also have to buy another 3/4x1x1 tee. It appears I drilled the hole crooked and the jets isn't in the center of the 3/4 hole. Am I correct in reading the plans that the mig tip should only extend halfway into the T? If so do you have any good suggestions on cutting the mig tip down without messing up the .035 opening?

Thanks Mberghorn! I called Airgas and told them I just needed a .035 tip with 1/4-28 threads and I'm all set. I picked up 10 just so I didn't have to go looking for them for a little while. 

Where do you all get the tweco .035 tips with the 1/4-28 thread?

1 hour ago, jwilson645 said:

I ordered mine from Grainger and picked up at the local store. 

Thanks jwilson645

I'm having trouble finding the 1/8" mpt x ¼" flare fitting locally. I just checked Lowes and they don't carry them from what I can see. Where have others found this fitting?

Mike

Yep Rob, Scott. Good guy, lots of connections.

Hey Rob it's Mike!!! Welcome to IFI. We can learn together. I would love to be able to take that class with you. When is it?

I just tried commenting on the copied video and I keep getting an error. They are both the same video. Why not just give credit to the people who made the video and did the work?

I'm new to metal work. Can you explain what you mean about annealing, hardening and draw tempering? I found a 42" piece of 100lb rail.

Thanks,
Mike

Does anyone know what the hardness of railroad rail might be? I know people have used it for anvils, but could it be machined into a hammer as well?

My name is Mike and I live in the sticks in NC about 40 minutes from Pinehurst and a little over an hour from Charlotte. I am looking to learn blacksmithing and would love to take a class, but I can't find any in the middle of the state.