So I stopped lurking and registered to get the community's thoughts on this video: Video link was removed for safety issues (he pops open a beer as he starts talking), language issues (the video does fit the family forum guide lines), and advertising (he wants you to buy his products via the video). Then there is the part about making you an immediate blacksmith just by building his style forge.
Short version: "Modern Blacksmith" suggests using a propane weed burner and a roll of Kaowool in a coffee can to build a small gas forge. Have any of you ever tried this and/or have insights into the short-comings?
I'm looking to build my first forge, and this might be a good way to go -- I just don't know enough about gas forges (or any forges) to see what the problems will be. I've looked into a few others like the Reil/EZ Burner, but I don't have the metalworking tools to flare a nozzle or make compound cuts in sheet metal. The Zoeller one looks possible, but I still don't quite understand the burner assembly.
In the above design, wouldn't the end of the weed burner burn or melt by the time that the forge reached a decent working temperature?
Thoughts and input appreciated.