LHI Productions Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Hey so i am new to propane forges and was wondering if you guys could give me any insights on what size propane forge would be nice I am making some decent sized stuff but i'm not looking to break the bank also If you could leave a link to a good propane forge thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Welcome to IFI... Have you read this yet? It will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Can't post any links per TOS and it would help to know where in the world you are located, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. There are several threads on the subject of commercial forges and in Forges 101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Welcome! I have a friend who considers 1 foot square stock to be "small" at the forge he works at. What size is "Decent Sized" stuff? Please be specific or take off your aluminum foil hat so we can try to read your mind! (How often will you be working larger sizes in your range? Do you have a power hammer? *Details*!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHI Productions Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Okay I'm located in the USA. TN, to be more exact and decent sized stuff is about 1 inch since I do all of my forging by hand I'm looking for a forge hopefully no more than $500 but may be willing to spend more thanks anymore questions will be happily answered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 You won't get much of a commercial forge for $500 I suggest reading Forges 101 and Burners 101 and start planning on building one. We won't remember your location once leaving this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHI Productions Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 I'm not really wanting a "commercial" forge just a propane forge I'm not really confident in my ability to build one at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 A commercial forge is one that is built by a company or someone else and sold to consumers as opposed to an industrial forge. You really need to start reading some of the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHI Productions Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ok I may read some I'm just looking for a propane forge with a nice mouth big enough to fit something bent in and hot enough to forge weld and make Damascus I've already looked on some threads and couldnt find any forges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 It sounds like you need a forge built from a five gallon propane cylinder, with one of its ends cut off, and put back on with with hinges and a latch. Or, a five gallon cylinder cut in half lengthwise so that it can be used as a clam shell forge; Wayne has plans for that kind on his website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHI Productions Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 That sounds good where would you buy some burners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Good question, as burners are what trip up most first time forge builders You have three workable choices: Chile Forge sells the best burners, but only in the 1" size, which is a little large for a five gallon forge. You can turn it down, but where's the fun in that? Hybrid Burners.com sells the next best model in several sizes, including 3/4" that is perfect for a five gallon forge. Devil Forge brand (see their ads on eBay) sells adequate burners at moderate prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllife Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I had planned on buying a forge a few months ago, but after I started doing some more research I realized there aren't really any economical options that are good quality. Researching online is actually what led me to this site. What I decided to do was build a 20 lb propane tank forge with a ribbon burner. I think I have under $300 total into my forge, and so far I am pretty happy with it. It's quiet, good on fuel, and gets plenty hot. They really aren't that hard to make. I was nervous my ribbon burner would blow up in my face the first time I lit it, but that was not the case. I used the following references, I can email you some PDF's if you would like Frosty T-burner (sticky at top of page) NARB (Frosty's naturally aspirated ribbon burner - sticky at top of page) Wayne Coe has a nice set of plans on his website - You can also order most of your materials you need from him as well It really isn't rocket science to build a burner & forge. These guys have all the hard stuff figured out already, all you need to do is follow the directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Also, look at Lou L's page of: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I built my first 2 propane forges by attending a "gas forge building workshop" put on by an ABANA Affiliate. I think the more expensive one that lacked only a propane source, (had regulator, hose, burners, forge, etc) ran me around US$125 back then and I had a known good design and no worries about goofing it up on my own. Been relined a number of times and after 15+ years of use it's about ready for a rebuild---the shell is still in great shape---it was made from an oxy welding tank and so battleship strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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