[TheForge] 4-burner propane fired forge

[terry l. ridder]

hello

I thought I would  give the reasons I built a 4-burner propane fired
forge. The main reason was that Ron Reil helped me a lot with the
design and building. Ron Reil, had built a 4 burner propane fired forge.

Using Ron's design as the basis I began build the forge. 
The 2nd reason for a 4 burner propane fired forge was it was an
experiment. How hot would it be? Would it be hot enough to melt
aluminum? Hot enough to melt copper?

Why rebuild the forge? I am battling cancer not sure whether the
cancer will win or i will win. I want to work on some small items, not
reinvent the propane fired forge.

I used the 4 burners twice. Once when repairing the railing for the
front porch steps. Twice, when my grandpa cat,  Finsternau, died, I
used the forge to cermated him. both  times, I discovered  that even
with 4 40lbs propane cylinders manifold together the propane demand was
greater than what they were able to vaporize so the 4 40lb cylinders
would freeze up; had to warm them with hot water to get proper
vaporization.

In the end the forge would melt aluminum and copper. I could forge weld
with little difficulty. The forge meets my needs, which is what is
important.

This reminds me of what a photographer friend told another friend once
in answer to the question, "What advice would you give a novice
photographer?"

Don't listen to criticism of your photography. If you like your
photography then that's all that matters. Don't be afraid to show off
your work. Take lots and lots of pictures.

The same could be said of blacksmithing.
Don't listen to criticism of your blacksmithing. If you like it then
that's all that matters. Don't be afraid to show off your work. make
lots and lots of items at the forge and  anvil.



-- 
terry l. ridder ><>