[TheForge] gas forge

[D.E. (Donn) Barnes]

I wouldn't say that I am dead set on purchasing a gas forge, rather that I
was of the opinion that building my own might prove to be a bit too tricky
for a novice. After looking at Dan Scheid's water heater forge and visiting
Ron Reil's vast web site I may reconsider. I was emailed privately by a
fellow offering complete parts kits that appear to make things a bit more
simple. I'll study on it a bit and may just give it a try. I have an old
pressure tank in my scrap heap that might make a good shell.

As Ron points out on one of his pages, pride of ownership in a well-built
tool and the ability to modify or work on equipment built by oneself are
definite plusses.

Thanks for the input.
Donn

----- Original Message -----
From: Larry
To: theforge@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] gas forge


Unless one is dead set upon buying a forge,  you might consider building one
such as Ron Reils "Freon Tank Mini Forge"
http://www.reil1.net/minifor.shtml

Larry

Dan Scheid wrote:

> NC makes a very good forge. I Like the valley magnum more because the fire
> box is just a bit bigger. You can throw in two draft shoes it get just as
> hot as the NC forges and close to the same $$. If you have the time. You
can
> build a big forge 6x10x however deep you wish. From a hot water heater and
> make your own burners for about 1/2 the $ of a bought forge. If you want
to
> see this forge there at my site
> Dan Scheid
> http://home.earthlink.net/~chevalvolant/flyinghorseforge.html
>
> > Gents,
> >
> > I'm looking at purchasing a gas forge and was hoping to pick up some
> > comments or ideas from those of you more experienced than me. The unit
I'm
> > looking at is the Whisper Momma with 3" X 6" X 12" firebox and open end
> > ports, priced at $465.00. This looks like it would handle most of the
> small
> > to medium work without any trouble. My 2nd option is the Whisper Daddy
> with
> > it's larger 6" X 9" X 12" firebox and extra burner, but with a price tag
> > about $130.00 higher than the Momma. The folks I've talked to (farriers
> > mostly) that use the Whisper forges seem to think very well of them and
> none
> > seem to have an ill word to say. My questions revolve around the side
> ports
> > and the front and rear doors. Anybody have any comments about the
options?
> I
> > have tax money coming and this seems like a good place to invest it, but
I
> > don't want to make a mistake. Where can I find the best prices? Which is
> the
> > best choice?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Donn