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Mikey - Definitely intend to build rather than buy. I've always believed that is the best way to learn something. Think I will do the two 1/2" burners. Like you said, though, regardless of which path I take, I have already gotten tremendous value out of your book. Thank you very much for writing it, and for taking the time to respond to my post.
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Can't hurt to find out more, Neil. Can you post pics and tech details?
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Ladies and gents - I am building a gas forge this winter. Planning to use Michael Porter's basic propane cylinder design. Because it is already piped to my property, I would like to use natural gas. This would eliminate the need for bottles, and for keeping them changed. Is it possible to use natural gas instead of propane with a simple, naturally aspirated forge? Are there any cons to doing so? Do you know of any guides or FAQs about doing so? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks, Charles. Any idea how that T burner compares to the burner in Michael Porter's book?
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I have seen a number of your posts, Charles. I like your commitment to normal aspiration. Where can I find a design for this T burner, and how does it compare with the burners Michael Porter shares in his book?
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Thanks, Frosty. Yes, you are correct - it was a typo. Can you imagine a 25 gal forge? We could do trucks for freight railcars! I am in Central Oregon, and have changed my profile to indicate that. Are you the Frosty who I have seen associated with burner design?
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I have been reading Michael Porter's great book on burner and forge design. I am going to build his basic 25-gal propane cylinder forge. His basic design calls for a 1/2" burners for forge diameters up to 6", 3/4" burners up to 9" dia, and 1" up to 12" dia. For evenness of heat, would it better to use, for example, two 1/2" burners instead of one 3/4" burner?