Found old ribbon burner in barnyard. Need info

[PoundanOz]

Hi guys i am looking to draw from your wisdom and experience. Im way to new to this to know enough about ribbon burners. I found an old cast burner in the barnyard a few years ago and have had it on the shelf ever since. I now realize what it is but wondered if you could help me with some knowledge on it. 
Im wondering basically about how many btus it would put out to then build an appropriate sized forge. I have the dimensions in the pics but it has 122 1/8” holes with a 1 7/8” mouth. Its about 10 1/2” x 4”. I am in Michigan so about 8-900 ft above sea level. I like making fire irons and different useful things. An occasional blade. 
 

Thanks a ton!

[JHCC]

That's a burner from a furnace or gas stove, not for a forge. At forging temperatures, the cast iron would degrade significantly; at best, it would simply fall apart.

[Frosty]

John beat me to it but he hit it on the head. Your burner head wouldn't survive in a forge. 

Check out the propane forge section here, there are plans for forges, burners, etc.

Frosty The Lucky.

[George N. M.]

Welcome aboard from 7500' in SE Wyoming.  Glad to have you.

I agree with John and Frosty.  It is probably from some large/industrial heater or furnace and is unsuitable for converting into a forge.  I'd use it as a weight or a door stop.

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[Frosty]

I'll bet it'd make a good vase for forged flowers.

Frosty The Lucky.

[PoundanOz]

Haha i wondered the same. Id have to guess its out of a farriers forge. I had seen chat of a few burners on here with 1/8” holes so thought id ask. It did  have a few small pieces of fire brick on the burner side when I found it. 

Thanks for all the responses guys. I think it would be far easier to build a modern fit for purpose ribbon burner off of plans from here. Maybe ill make a steak on this one. 

[Frosty]

You're welcome, it's our pleasure. If you run into problems building a burner, forge, etc. give a shout.

Frosty The Lucky.

[Irondragon Forge ClayWorks]

 

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile and add location. I agree with everyone about it not working as a forge burner, I tried one from a wall propane furnace and it basically fell apart in short order.

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[Frosty]

All that and I forgot to welcome you aboard! Glad to have you, ditto adding your name to the header. You'll have a much better chance of meeting up with members living within visiting distance.

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