[TheForge] Re: reducing fuel costs by improving forge efficiency.

[Andy Vida]

Jerry Frost wrote:
> 
> Ralph:
> 
> The only reason your forge isn't fuel "efficient" is you don't think of it
> that way.
> 
> Picture this: A number of different sized burners from say 1/2" - 1 1/4"
> with adapters for the mounts, idle circuit of course. Install one 1/2"
> burner, lower the lid on two light firebricks laying flat about 3/4" apart
> and you're not wasting fuel working on tiny items. Mount a couple four 1
> 1/4" burners and open it to max width and height and you're ready for large
> and odd shapes.
> 
> With the open table and firebrick walls it's easy to set up for spot heating
> on large or odd shaped pieces, something not normally possible for gas
> forges.
> 
> Efficiency, fuel and otherwise, is often found in adaptability.

Apparently the imbecile gene I got from one of my parents has kicked in.
I'm not picturing htis arrangement at all.  Can someone draw me a
picture?

	-Andy