blacksmith03 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 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.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksmith03 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksmith03 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 And perhaps to list it in the tailgating section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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