Robert Dick

Mikey Actually I am trying to follow the design details , In the flame nozzle section you describe flaring the exit to a 1:12 ration cone after the step from the spacer. While trying to locate a source for the 316 stainless pipe, I stumbled upon this part which looked close to what the final would be. As for price, I haven't been able so far to fine a source for the correct pipe that I wouldn't have to buy a lot mot than I really need and at a lot more $ than the $4 for these. however cost aside, if you think this component is not suitable then I'll continue to look for a reasonable source of the straight wall 316. Thanks

I'm gathering my pile of parts to build a couple of 3/4" "Mikey Burners" and in the process of looking for the 316 SS flame nozzle I came across this part. described as "Stainless Steel 316 Pipe Fitting, Sanitary Weld Concentric Reducer, 38 x 32mm 1.5 x 1.25" Tube ODss Steel 316 Pipe Fitting, Sanitary Weld Concentric Reducer, 38 x 32mm 1.5 x 1.25" Tube OD " The flair looks really good and the dimensions are close, however if my calculations are correct the flare is close to the 1:12 ratio, the only question is going to be the bushing space. Any thoughts? Thanks

Thanks Hawk

Hawk, Thanks for the pictures, it's always nice to see the object being talked about , so it's been a while since you posted them. I'm interested in how the design has worked in practice. I'm leaning toward making something similar. What is the radius of the base plate and do you find it large enough to stand on to stabilize the torque during heavy work? Thanks

Newly hooked member, This is a great thread, and I'm enjoying following the build of you forge. I am on the fence about build or buy but honestly am leaning toward the build. I took a weekend class at the John C Campbell school using coal forges and i enjoyed pounding hot steel as much as I expected. Now I'm working to gather the tools to do more in my own shop. I have an anvil from my great Grandfather's farm but no forge yet. I'd love to see a thread like this with pictures of a Wayne Coe forge, from my reading on this site and on his site I like the way it sounds. Thanks for taking the time to post.