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Thanks for the advise.

Ok sounds good. It seems that the longer forge will be more trouble then its worth. I will make it out of the bbq propane tank and save the compressor tank for another project.

Good Idea about keeping the tank away from the forge. Thats not a problem at all. I dont know if I need one that big. Are there issues that I should take into consideration?

I have seen lots of forges built out of old propane tanks. I want to build one out of an old compressor body. It is 29 1/2 inches from seam to seam and has 2 1-1/4 ports 5-1/2 inches back from the seams. (see picture). I am using this with the intention of putting in two independentally controlled burners so I can do longer projects. I want to mount it on wheels so I can move it from a heavey duty pop up type structure to my patio (6 feet). The rest of my shop will remain under the tent, I want to mount the propane tank under the forge. Oh I have never used, built or seen in person a propane forge. Here are my questions. Given the xtra area will it work with one burner? Is 5 1/2 inches back from the front and back to short of a space? Any safety issues I am overlooking? For the record I have years of experience with domestic natural gas piping and boiler repair. I hold a NJ High Pressure boiler Operators licensee. I know about pressure and venturis.