A simple propane forge would certainly be a whole lot cheaper than using a rosebud to heat heavy stock! The most versatile would be a coal forge but there's a pretty significant learning curve with that while a propane forge is plug-n-play and the fuel is both inexpensive and ubiquitous. You could build a simple freon bottle forge for under $200 or buy a commercial one for about double that.

Rich

I think it looks really good. I know I have been too busy to post but thats a good thing. It dosen't mean we aren't looking though. Good Job!

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Nice work , if your are looking for a propane forge , check diamond back iron works , they have a model with 3 doors for odd shape for artis , i bought one with the 3 burners , whaoww , realy hot and efficient , you would love that .

Bobby

I should caution you Jan, that getting a forge is the first step on a slippery slope into actual forging - pretty soon you'll be "needing" dozens of hammers, tongs, anvil tools, then a power hammer, a hydraulic press, etc, etc, etc, ad infinitum. Might be cheaper and less life-changing if you just settle for a straightforward heroin addiction. (GRIN)

Been there...done that...doing it; will keep doing it 'til I drop, ya da da dah dah dah...

Rich

Hi SJ!
This looks great! Susan showed this (and other pictures of yours) to me on FB, but I still can't figure out that website, so you didn't hear from me.
By all means, get a forge! As Rich says, it is a slippery slope. As you well know, it is like getting a horse. It doesn't matter how much you pay for it, buying it is the cheapest part!
I built mine so I could have just the configuration and size I wanted. Something you may want to consider. Now if we could only get you and Walter to come down for a visit...
Rob

I was just poking around Google, search for decorative screw heads, and stumbled onto this site. Please don't stop posting on it. Your work is gorgeous. Will look thru the site for more pix of your work.