Can you make a forge from a propane tank?

Your First Forge From an Old Propane Tank I recommend using an empty and old tank. If you have a choice, choose a tank with the older-style valve, which looks like a five-pointed star or cowboy spurs. Most refill and exchange stations will charge more to exchange these older tanks.

How do you make a propane burner for a forge?

58 second clip suggested7:15How to Build a Venturi Forge Burner for Only $21 – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then finally the fitting that goes from quarter inch pipe thread to three-eighths of an inch.MoreAnd then finally the fitting that goes from quarter inch pipe thread to three-eighths of an inch. Flare. This will be what you’re hooking up to your propane. Tank.

Can you forge with a propane torch?

Two propane torches will expand the area you can work, but that’s all. Really, go an get an oxy-acetelene rig, or build a forge. Those will get hot enough to forge weld things.

How do you make a propane forge for blacksmithing?

56 second clip suggested17:51How to Make a Simple Propane Forge for BlacksmithingYouTube

How do you build a natural gas forge burner?

55 second clip suggested18:25How to Make a DIY Gas Forge Burner – YouTubeYouTube

Can you forge steel with propane?

57 second clip suggested10:34Blacksmithing Basics: How to Forge Steel – YouTubeYouTube

How hot can propane forge get?

2,300 degrees F
The combustion temperature of propane is 1,967 degrees F for combustion with air and 2,526 degrees for combustion with pure oxygen (The Engineering ToolBox). Typical forge welding temperatures for a propane forge are accepted as 2,300 degrees F, and common forging can be accomplished at a lower temperature.

How to build a simple propane burner?

Drill or Drill Press

Welder

1.2 or 1.3 mm drill bit

Various hand tools

How to build a forge burner?

The Parts and Tools

Video of Build. Here is an in depth build of the burner.

What Not to Do. I started the build using a brass pipe nipple that was too short,you can see in the pics it works but the problem

The Build.

Nozzle Flare.

Test Burn

How do you make a propane forge?

Airtank or freon tank or propane tank or steel tube (for the container),at least 10″ wide

Kaowool (ceramic blanket)

Kaowool board

Firebricks

ITC-100 refractory or some other type of brush-able refractory.

High heat stove cement

High heat BBQ paint

Steel tube or iron pipe fitting sized for the propane burner

How to make a simple propane forge for blacksmithing?

Stainless steel container – anything from a brake drum to a charcoal BBQ grill

(4) 40 mm M6 bolts and (4) washers and bolts

Steel pipe for air supply

Plaster of Paris

Sand – clean beach sand,play sand,or kiln sand

Power drill and 6mm drill bit

Charcoal

Air source – hand crank blower,bellows,or air compressor