Coyoteman328

Mikey98118 I believe I got it the first time and don't need to be reminded over and over . I do recognize sound advice and I appreciate those who have responded and expressed interest in helping me understand that I don't need a big forge just a good functioning one. Since I have the 30# propane tank I've decided to cut it down to 12"s with kwool the fire chamber will be 7"s by 12" with 1 burner. If you guys think it's still too big or that, that's acceptable please feel free to let me know. I'm listening to the advice and would appreciate anything else that any of you would care to share. I know that most of you have been there and done that. Or at least seen or heard of it. I'm trying to get this right the first time. And be happy with it. So thanks again for your help! Ike

Ok so I believe I understand. I'm thinking to big. And should concentrate on a more manageable size. That does make more sense than building a TANK size forge. Pun intended ! So I'm thinking a small propane tank would be a better idea ? Then ? My question still remains to be answered? I have never seen anyone on utube or anywhere else suggest the distance between burners. Maybe that might help the next guy ! As for me. Your ideas and suggestions make more sense than what I was planning on. So for helping me understand that it's much appreciated. Someone asked where I live. I live in Queen Creek, Arizona. My brother in law suggested I look for a mentor or someone who does classes. So if you know of anyone please let me know. It was also suggested that the 30# steel propane tank is to big ? Not positive on the measurements but I believe it's 11"s w by 22"s long but I'd have to check it. That could always be cut to a shorter length. Let me know ! Thanks again guys for your help! Ike

Thanks guys for the interest. I want a duel purpose forge I will be using a 100 pd propane tank as my main gas supply. I'm not sure how many burners are appropriate to forge weld over 28"s . Although most of my projects will be shorter I'd like to try swords as well. Was thinking of 4 burners 2 in the front half independent of the 2 in the back half. Giving me the ability to run 2 or 3 burners and when needed all 4 burners. After bringing the forge up to heat cut back on the rear burners as not to waste fuel. I'm not going to tell you that would work because frankly I don't know enough and I wouldn't try to b.s. anybody. My brother in law brought his forge down at Thanksgiving and now I'm hooked and really want to give it a go. And I really do need and appreciate those of you who are willing to help me figure it out. I did pickup an old 30 pd propane tank that would make a great little forge. But have my heart set on the bigger one. Delusions of grandeur ? Maybe!

Building a forge first time. Picked up an air compressor tank 32"s by 13"s it has convex ends to be cut off and used as doors. So the tank is 28"s by 13"s. After kaowool the fire chamber will be 28 by 9. I plan on installing my burners at 45 degree angles. Question is how many burners do I need for Max coverage. And what is the rule of thumb ? 5"s apart 6"s apart ? Would appreciate your assistance thank you!