Does anyone know anything about Maxon Premix Burners? Someone gave me this and they said it's a gas forge. I have no use for it so I'm planning to sell. Any idea how much it's worth? It does get power it's just too rusty to work.

Thanks!

Less a forge and more some sort of crucible furnace would be my guess. I'm not a casting guy, though, so that's as far as I'm willing to speculate.

First of all, where are you located? It would also help to see a few more photos taken from different angles, as well as photos of any additional data plates or other text/markings on the unit.

Al (Steamboat)

Crucible Furnace for foundry work; not blacksmithing.

You might investigate over at alloyavenue.com which is a set of forums for casters.

Worth depends a lot on it's condition and LOCATION.  (Like a used car knowing if the engine and transmission is in working order makes a huge difference in price.)

ok thanks

There are some IFI forum members who are involved in casting, so I think it would still be helpful if you could supply some additional photos and your location information. It doesn't hurt to post inquiries on more than one forum. Actually, depending on your location and other factors about the equipment, I might even have some interest in it myself.

Al (Steamboat)

I'm in North Carolina. One of the plates is hard to read but it says: 2073
MFD. by Maxon Premix Burner Co. Muncie, Indiana USA

here's some pics

And perhaps to list it in the tailgating section.

6 hours ago, blacksmith03 said:

I'm in North Carolina

We won't remember this after leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show your location.

 

Looks like a tangential-entry burner, which I think could create a swirled flame around a crucible lowered into the furnace. Hard to say about value and condition. Shipping would make it cost prohibitive for me, but someone might be interested in it as a rebuild project. Good luck with the sale.

Al (Steamboat)

The motorized blower with built-in rheostat is pretty cool. If that still works, you might find a buyer for that by itself, especially one who might like it for use in a solid-fuel forge.