[TheForge] Gas forge torch...

Sun Mar 28 18:03:01 2004

        Mike, On my newer style forge that has a lid that raises and lowers,
I use pipe hangers so you just remove two 3/8 bolts and the burner comes
right out of the forge if you want to remove it.
        On the pipe forge I have, I just made a larger pipe have three nuts
welded to it, so the bolts (like a christmas tree stand) willo aim and hold
the burner tube in position.
        That's what works for me.

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael H. Murphy" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 5:32 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Gas forge torch...


> I've been using a modification of the sidearm burner that Mike Porter
> designed for something over a year now, but I've not gotten a flame quite
as
> clean-looking as your picture.  After looking at your pictures, I went and
> ordered Mike's book.  I really shouldn't complain; I've had results better
> than any of my friends with commercial gas forges, but I always want to
> tweak it just a bit more.
>
> I have a question for other gas forge owners out there.  What's the best
way
> to mount the burners to the forge, bearing in mind that they have to come
> out fairly easily to change nozzles or jets, and sometimes to transport
the
> thing.  I have a way that works, but I'm open to suggestions for
> improvement.
>
> Mike Murphy
>
> P.S.  I found three stores here in Tallahassee that carry the small
plumbing
> parts for the burners.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of Gabriel Cain
> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 1:05 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [TheForge] Gas forge torch...
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Well Michael, I'd have to say your book is worthwhile. :)  I
> performed my first test yesterday, with little (read: no) tuning,
> and it performed nicely.  I've built the 3/4" forge burner,
> mostly anyway.
>
> For those of you in Seattle: Lowes and Home Depot don't carry 1/4"
> or 1/8" NPT fittings (or otherwise, not that I could find, or the sales
> people could find. :P).  Hardwicks in the U District, however, does.
>
> Oh, and there are pictures! :)
>
> http://www.dreamingcrowforge.com/forging/building/
>
>
> Enjoy,
> Gabriel (who is enjoying a new way to use up propane. ;))
>
>
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