[TheForge] Coal vs Propane

Tue Apr 30 17:24:03 2002

Ralph,

I've found that my current power hammer works better if it gets a rest 
between working 6-8 inch sections.  And on occasion for bending etc, 
I've had no problem heating 18-24" using the heat and slide method. 
 Guess if I put 2 coal forges together...

(Oh  by the way my current power hammer is my right arm)

Bill

Anyone got a power hammer and propane forge they don't need so I can 
check out Ralph's benefits of a propane forge?

Ralph Sproul wrote:

>        Bill, If you run a gas forge for feeding a power hammer, or making
>long bends.........you will soon see the benefits to propane.  I have two
>propane forges that go end to end and you can do a 48" heat in
>them.......nice for large scrolls and railings.  Doing it 6-8 inches in a
>coal forge is more work.  :-(
>
>Ralph
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "April & Bill Clemens" <[email protected]>
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>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 4:18 PM
>Subject: [TheForge] Coal vs Propane
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>>Why would anyone use anything as dangerous as propane when coal is
>>available?
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>>Bill Clemens
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