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Had to choose between a propane forge and coal forge for my first build
Went with propane because I don't have much space in my garage and didn't wanna deal with smoke inside. After 6 weeks of using it I kinda regret it though. The steel just doesnt heat as evenly as I see coal guys get. Thinking about trying to build a vent setup for coal this summer. Anyone else start with one and switch later?
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logan56114d ago
Propane burns way cleaner but the heat just sits in a narrow band.
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nelson.vera14d ago
That narrow band thing is actually a plus for precision work like brazing, @logan561. You get way more control over where the heat goes compared to acetylene which just spreads everywhere.
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@nelson.vera You ever try forge welding with that narrow band though? Or is it too tight for that?
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