[TheForge] gas forge

[Dan Scheid]

I love my valley but it just can not do what the shop forge can. With the
extra size you can put in strange bends and large stuff. Now it weighs a ton
but hell I'm not taking it too accounts on dirt road, that what the valley
is for.
Dan (#300 anvil  and large forge in the shop #125 anvil and valley in the
truck)Scheid


> 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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> ___________
>
>
>