KYBOY Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I am new to propane forges..I use propane on one of my torch set ups but Ive always used a coal forge..Im looking at buying a propane forge and am wanting suggestions on a two models... A..Small possibly one burner for everyday forging(no welding) B..A good two burner that will get up too welding temp.. The reason Im asking on two models is that I havent decided on whether to buy a small forge for everyday normal forging and use my coal forge for welding or to buy a propane forge that will do both...Price is of course somewhat of a concern..Thanks Quote
John Martin Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 The medium sized one from http://www.chileforge.com forge can do both. Quote
Mike BR Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 A bigger forge will (of course) use more gas even when you're not welding. If you can get away with a one-burner for for most of the stuff you do, I'd go that way. I can weld in my home-made forge with one Reil-style burner, but if I had a coal forge handy, I'd likely use that for welding to save my gas forge lining. Quote
John Martin Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Oh, I forgot, the MAD smiths use a one burner and they can weld with it. SO the one works, and the two is just bigger and a little bit hotter. :) Quote
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