Tom666 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi, I have been looking for a smaller forge for welding knifes, I don't want to weld in my chip forge as the flux will stick the chips together (they are expensive) I'm not confident on building the burners myself so looking on eBay I saw this and would like someone's opinion on it before I buy it, As I don't want to buy a cow. Thanks!http://cgi.ebay.co.u...#ht_1265wt_1072 postage is steep but I think that price is for the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todoned Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Looks intriguing... have you looked into buying just the burners? I have two burners from http://www.hybridburners.com and am quite happy with them -- its not that hard to make a box and add some kaowool... then again, not knowing your location, the ebay burners may be just fine! -Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The second inch of insulation makes a big difference in fuel consumption and temperature. You can build a forge body very easily using sheet metal. Zoellerforge.com offers burner kits at reasonable prices. The hybrid burners Tod linked are among the best there are. Welcome aboard. Since IFI is represented around the world it helps to put your general location in your profile. There may be someone around the corner willing to help in person. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom666 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks for the reply s. Added location! I'm in the UK. $299 for it shipped to me so quite tempted although just seen he does just sell the burners, so a bit more working out the cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 That price is better, but the one inch of insulation still concerns me. Building a forge shell is not a hard thing, fairly thin sheet metal can be used (non-galvanized!), it can be fastened with sheet metal screws or steel pop rivets. Some black pipe with conduit lock rings can be used to hold the burners without welding. I know that the second inch of insulation is worth the effort, it will make the forge able to run hotter and use less fuel to do so. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbalist Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Just a thought but have you seen this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom666 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=nHkpb4cCKvQC&printsec=frontcover&dq=gas+burners+for+forges&hl=en&sa=X&ei=LTpFT4q6AcWj0QXdtcn3Aw&ved=0CE4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=gas%20burners%20for%20forges&f=false Long long long URL!!! I have just ordered some ceramic wool and hardener! going to have a go at building a burner! the book is quite in-depth Thanks for your help! PS I will have 2" of insulation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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