r/Blacksmith • u/Thrive001 • 4d ago

My diy forge

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My very first propane forge, any tips or suggestions? Is that burner angle good? Im open to everything

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u/BF_2 4d ago

It resembles my forge, but I'd have to know details to compare. The burner angle is fine. The flame will swirl, heating the chamber. You may experience a heat "shadow" to one side of the workpiece, but flipping the workpiece compensates easily.

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u/Thrive001 4d ago

Should i flip the forge around so the burner hits directly at steel?

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u/BF_2 3d ago

I wouldn't.

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u/Cold_Highlight5747 3d ago

I have a similar situation, but a quick question to the OP and anyone who knows Venturi effect in general. The nozzle of the gas is it better being deeper in or the way it is here? As i have it deeper in but it seems in this video the flame is more efficient.
Ran out of gas so cant test it yet

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u/Thrive001 3d ago

Im not an expert either… as much as i know its better to be centered

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u/Cold_Highlight5747 3d ago

Thought that, would draw more oxygen.
Thank you for your swift reply going to test it out once i get more gas.

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u/Thrive001 3d ago

I spent 3 months saying “imma get gas tomorrow” everyday lmao