[TheForge] New Gas Forge

[Jerry Frost]

> At 21:25 04/22/04, you wrote:
> >To All,
> >I just finished building a new atmospheric gas forge using square tubing
> >instead of round pipe.  It has several new improvements to it.  Check it
> >out and let me know what you think.  The forge can be found at the
> >following url.
> >http://www.geocities.com/zoellerforge/squareforge.html
>
> I like it, except for the flip open door.  When it's fully open it's OK,
> but doesn't allow for partially open.  Also it must deflect a lot of the
> exhaust right at you when you are opening it or if you prop it open part
> way.  I would think that a door that pivots up like a sliding gate would
be
> better.
>
> But hey, what do I know?
>
> Dave Brown
> Heritage Smithing
> Green Bay, WI
>


That's one sweet looking forge Larry.

I have to agree with Dave on the door though. I don't much care for swinging
doors on a forge. From my experience they tend to cook you with hot
refractory if opened at heat.

The "fix" (IMHO) is to use double swing arms instead of hinges, they keep
the refractory side of the doors facing the forge instead of aiming it at
you. Counter weights or springs and a friction locking screw/nut will let
you place the door in any position quickly and easily. I've found sliding
doors tend to warp and become hard to move after a while though I'm sure a
little tweeking would solve the problem.

Well done buddy.

Frosty
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