[TheForge] going for gas

[Franklyn D. Garland]

I have to agree with Steve (and start the next bunch of letters :-)

I do feel, however, that the best way to learn is on an old fashion coal forge.  It doesn't matter it 
you use coal, coke or charcoal for your fuel.  That type of forge and the techniques you learn 
working at it are invaluable.  The gas forge requires you to rethink your approach to a project 
and often requires a good oxy-(your fuel gas of choice) torch to get local heats.  I, personally, 
use gas almost exclusively.  There are times when a coal forge is just the better tool for certain 
jobs.

On 7 Feb 2003 at 18:46, Steve Smith wrote <snip-snip>

> I rarely use my coal forges anymore. Gas is a lot nicer. There, that 
> will start a bunch more letters.


Franklyn D. Garland  
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