[TheForge] suggestion for abana and local blacksmith groups.

[Gladish Family]

And a bow drill, just so we can appreciate how good we modern smiths have
it!

>
> "terry l. ridder" wrote:
>
> > there would also need to be an objective way to score the quality
> > of the cuts.
> > how much cleanup work is required?
> > warpage?
> > deformation?
>
> 	Also absolute thickness of material that can be cut and
> 	what the quality is like.  Thinnest material the torches
> 	will cut and the quality there.
>
> 	What is the potential for precision in cutting?  Can the
> 	torch be used with mechanized cutting machinery?  What is
> 	the flame front like?  Does it obscure the cut line or is
> 	the line clearly visible during cutting such that the user
> 	can see where they are going?
>
> 	Ergonomics of the torches themselves.  How easy is it to
> 	change tips?  Can they be changed without tools?  Can they
> 	be safely changed "hot"?  Does it require special tools or
> 	standard wrenches?
>
> 	What is required for standard maintenance?  How is the torch
> 	built and what are the potential dis/advantages when something
> 	major must be repaired?
> >
> > cutting speed vs thickness of metal would be a good test.
>
> 	Fuel consumption v. thickness.  As claimed on the
> 	Petrogen page, the thicker the cut the more economical,
> 	which seems very plausible to me.  But is it actually
> 	true?
> >
> > an good all day demonstration would benefit everyone.
>
> 	Video-captured, multiple cameras, professionally edited and
> 	produced.
> >
> > would be nice to video tape the complete demonstrations and make the
> > video available either for download or on a cdrom/dvd.
> >
> > i would be tempted to arrange a demo in northern illinois but i have no
> > idea how many blacksmiths/metalworkers would be interested in attending.
> > depending on the number attending may require a different location to be
> > used.
>
> 	Asking here is a good place to start.  Put out a call to the
> 	local groups and ask for responses, giving plenty of lead time,
> 	like three months, but not much more so people don't forget.
> >
> > it would be nice to have a ballpark number of attendees to give the
> > potential demonstrators.
>
> 	That's what RSVP is for.
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