[TheForge] Small gas forge

Sat Mar 30 12:45:01 2002

thanks,

I think I'll start off with the small MAPP torch idea.  I can always step 
up to a 1/2" pipe burner.  Probably an atmospheric burner though, Bowie.  I 
think this one is too small for a forced air burner.  <grin>

Dave

At 10:48 03/30/02 -0500, you wrote:
>I think it should do fine it will just take longer to get to a good heat be
>sure to restrict the front opening so that all the heat is held inside
>  This is a 4.5 inside  make the door 2x2, i think it will be useful for small
>parts
>Bowie
>
>Roy Wilson wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 30 Mar 2002 09:29:32 -0600, Dave Brown wrote:
> >
> > >2.  Would the burner tip from a propane torch (e.g. Bernzomatic type) be
> > >adequate so I wouldn't need to build a burner?  I saw a small "bean can"
> > >forge set up this way, but it had only a 3" ID and6" length.  Going up to
> > >4.5" ID with 7"+ L is a more than 260% increase in volume.  I'm thinking
> > >that may be a bit much for the propane torch to deal with.
> >
> >   Put a MAPP gas bottle on it instead of propane.  You'll be
> > amazed.
> >
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