[TheForge] PONG - terry ridder, et al --Propane forges

[terry l. ridder]

hello;


On Wed, 22 Jun 2005, John Husvar wrote:

> On newsgroup alt.crafts. blacksmithing, a poster placed a link to Swan Forges 
> in the UK.
>
> The forge is apparently designed to operate at 60 psi pressure. I was under 
> the (possibly mistaken) impression that pressure above 20-30 psi was not 
> recommended.
>

i need to work through some math before i comment on these forges.

definitely talking welded piping.

>
> Obviously it works: They sell their forges and at least one of their 
> customers is satisfied.
>
> I was just wondering if I'm missing something by not using a smaller orifice 
> at higher pressure to entrain air better in my dwwilson Plan Two cylinder 
> forge.
>
> I use .045 MIG tips for orifices and have no trouble reaching welding heat at 
> 20 psi.
>
> The only reply to my question on the newsgroup was to check Ron Reil's 
> website, which is what I'm about to do now. :)
>

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terry l. ridder ><>