I finally switched from coal to propane for my forge a few months back

I had been using coal for almost 15 years, ever since I started blacksmithing in my buddy's barn outside Columbus. The smoke and cleanup always bothered me, but I figured that was just part of the trade. Then last September, I picked up a used propane forge from a guy who was retiring. First time I lit it, I couldn't believe how clean it burned. No more fiddling with the fire or breathing in all that smoke. The heat control is way easier too. I can go from heating a 1/4 inch rod to a bigger piece without adjusting much. Anyone else made the switch and found it worth it?

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mason3612d ago

I swapped to propane about two years ago after burning coal for a decade in my garage. The lack of smoke was the biggest win for me since I didn't have to air out the whole space afterward. Managing the heat for different sized pieces got a lot easier too, just a knob turn instead of messing with the fire.

sandra7152d ago

And here I thought you just liked smelling like a campfire all day.