Chimaera Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) Hi! I've got a solid fuel forge that I built, which takes about $1 to light, then $1 an hour to run. I've got a friend who wants a forge, but is on a tight budget, and isn't very good on space. How much does it cost to run a single burner mini propane forge? I assume off of a 20lb tank. Propane isn't super cheap, but I imagine it doesn't use too much? Thank you. Chimaera (If this is in the wrong thread, my apologies. Wasn't sure where to ask this) Edited November 10, 2020 by Chimaera Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 how long does a tank of fuel last in your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Steve is right. What he's saying is that even mini forges can have significant difference, according to their designs, sizes, and what burner is used. How about more information regarding what he hopes to heat in it; then will will have something to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I used to budget about US$2 an hour for a 14" long, 6 inch wide (internal size) pipe forge using two burners. These were with oldstyle burners and I wasn't forge welding. I always seemed to get a refill for under my usage/cost estimate. With a smaller burner/forge (BOTH OF THEM PROPERLY MADE!); I'd expect less cost. With zilch budget; a JABOD running on homemade charcoal should come in at even US$0 per hour if you have a hand powered blower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Sorry. It would be light use, no forge welding. Probably knives, spearheads, leaves, stuff like that. 13 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: With zilch budget; a JABOD running on homemade charcoal should come in at even US$0 per hour if you have a hand powered blower. May I ask what JABOD means? He’s kinda pressed for space, and would be doing really light work, so I thought a small propane might be a better choice for him, but that’s what I’m asking about it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just A Box Of Dirt; moving the traditional hole in the ground forge up to a convenient height. I've been pushing building them in junked gas grills as they can be left outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Ah, that makes sense. Mine is a Fancy box of fancy dirt... weber style grill, kaowool lining, refractory clay lining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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