So I put my very first forge together. I have read a bunch, but obviously not enough as I need some opinions..
I wanted to start simple and work my way up instead of build something elaborate that didnt work.. So its refractory brick.. I have a blown propane setup that is using a hair dryer and 1 1/4 inch pipe.. The propane is going through a regulator and into a 3/8 copper pipe that goes into the side of the blower pipe and points down into the forge..
It seems like it is a great start but where the flame comes out of the pipe it is basically a clear to blue flame.. It ran for just a few minutes and i put a small piece of rebar in it. Within a minute or so it was red but only close to the opening and not at the end that was sitting under the blower..
My thoughts are this.. I have no exhaust, maybe that's the reason? The air volume is too much, but from a blow dryer? Pressure setting off on the propane? Or is it just designed wrong? I have seen other forges this size run these blower units.. I will continue to try things but thought you guys could lend an idea..
Btw.. this is not the end phase of this forge.. I just wanted simple at first to start with and then only change one thing at a time..
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