DIY Propane Forge Vs bought - A question about burner attachment angle...

[sbrothy]

When I watch instruction videos on how to create your own forge more than a few point out that the burner shouldn't be mounted exactly vertically, but rather at an angle at around 2 o'clock. But when I see professional forges for sale the burners are mounted exactly vertical (or at least on the vast majority, if not all I've seen).

The DIY folks argues that attaching them at an angle helps circulate the heat, which - at least to me - makes a certain kind of sense. But then why are they attached vertically on the professional equipment?

Does it make no practical difference?

Regards.

 

 

[sbrothy]

I forgot to mention that the DIY folks make round forges whereas the professional ones are rectangular. Don't know if that makes a difference.

[Mikey98118]

It makes a difference both ways. Commercial forges are made for profit, and that becomes a huge factor in their deigns. Angled burner ports are far more work to get right. More work makes less profit.

All us "DIY folks" remain quite serious about performance, which usually, but not always, calls for angled burner ports. It is possible to mount burners high up on one side wall of a box forge, and get could circulation in a forge.

[Frosty]

Mike's forgetting another important factor for most commercial forges having vertical down mounted burners. If they changed anything they'd have to reapply for a patent, retool and convince "traditional" types to buy a new "unproven" design.

Same reason though, money.

Frosty The Lucky.

[Mikey98118]

 

It is hard to imagine some of those designs actually being patented

[Frosty]

We'll have to have a little talk about imagination some time Mike.

Frosty The Lucky.

[Mikey98118]

Imagiwho what, now? Sounds complercated, Frosty.

[Frosty]

Yeah, well I'm a compliferated guy.

Frosty The Lucky.