archimedes Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 greetings, thought i would make my 1st post a completion topic & an introduction as well. a lot of internet research led me to 3 choices for gas powered burners. from 3 came the one i selected and i couldn't be happier with Dave Hammer's build process. his video was excellent & i actually was able to source all of those crucial components at my local hydraulic design/supply shop. just 20' away from me! so here are some pics of the forge burner in operation . . . . and here is a pic of my Forge candidate: so i have some questions regarding the size of the forge - 1. i intend to use only 1 burner for now --- this tank is 2' in length so its way too big for a single burner . . . . what would you guys recommend for a max working length for this type of single gas burner? 2. the girth is a little over 3' & since its an ex LP tank -- wall thickness is probably close to 1/4" --- would like to use 2" of Kao-wool or similar with full dimensioned fire brick for the floor. would like to hear comments about my choices for insulation & the brick .. . . . its a great site & my hats off to the very cool, laid back atmosphere of the working k'base of members. and would like to extend my thanks to D. Hammer for his efforts to produce a most excellent video of this particular burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 A burner based on a 3/4 inch pipe is good for up to 350 cubic inches, down to about 150 cubic inches. Something that I have had as an idea kicking around is two forges that can be joined together to make a bigger forge... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archimedes Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 sweet intel. thnx i'm on the math of it now -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archimedes Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 greetings, mock up forge facilitating the new burner operating test. constructing a hanger for my black pipe air line output controls. my mechanical engineering friends see this burner in action --- amazing the looks i "see" in their eyes; gawking intelligence from men who instantly are transformed to adventurous boys. their girlfriends are impessed with this contraption as well. its power in its most impressionable efficiency . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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