HI all. I read through the stickey about gas forges. I did not find the answer that I was looking for. My question is, could I use a propane torch that is used for melting snow and ice, as a heat source. And would this type of torch reach high enough temps for forging?
Any thoughts or advice will be helpful. Thanks

they put out a lot of heat..i would worry that the torch might melt when its put in a forge.........safety concern if nothing else

If you're talking about a weed burner, yes but they don't work very well, way too much oxy gets through.

You can buy a propane soldering torch and make a bean can forge that will get hot enough to weld in but there isn't much space inside for decorative work.

Frosty

Thanks for the info. I just want to try using a gas forge to see if I will like it. The propane soldering torch might be an option for me. I will doing small projects for a while
to gain some experiance first. decoritive work will be a future thing.

A bean can forge will give you a taste of gas forge traits. Sing out if you decide to build a larger one.

Frosty

thanks Frosty I will.

This is Dan Boone's micro forge made from a hollow light fire brick. I can't find a pic of the bean can forge anywhere but this is similar.

Frosty

Thanks Frosty. The brick idea is a good one but a tad bit small for knife blanks. But I did find the coffee can forge on another web site.

Just an FYI.

I was shopping W.W. Grainger yesterday. The have a torch for $76

that is a " Heating" torch. puts out approx 50,000 btu on propane and comes with its own regulator and hose. I've seen these used where having a portable source of heat is necessary. You might want to look into it.

Grainger Item # 2CZD7
Price (ea.) $76.95
Brand WESTWARD
Mfr. Model # 2CZD7
Ship Qty. 1
Sell Qty. (Will-Call) 1
Ship Weight (lbs.) 5.56
Usually Ships** Today
Catalog Page No. 3144
I thought about buying one to keep bending heat in large scroll as it starts to cool. My one thing most gas forges don't do well is handle large two dimensional forms. Sometime you get one shot at the easy was and the remaider is the hard way.

Thanks Frosty. The brick idea is a good one but a tad bit small for knife blanks. But I did find the coffee can forge on another web site.

That is Dan's knife forge or it was when the pic was taken.

Frosty