I need a forge with a larger opening than the NC forge I have been using.I've talked to Diamondback and Chiliforge and from the info it seems that the Chiliforge is much more efficient.Do any of you own a Habanero or any Chiliforge model? What do you think of it?
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Anyone own a Chiliforge Habanero?
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Russ Andrews
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I use one, a two burner,......easily reaches
welding heat with one burner though, so I've never used the
second.....Will run on 3 lbs pressure, where my MC used to quit
at 5-6 lbs.
Chili Forge's customer service is very good.
The newer models can be partially disassembled for rebuilding,
I'm told.
welding heat with one burner though, so I've never used the
second.....Will run on 3 lbs pressure, where my MC used to quit
at 5-6 lbs.
Chili Forge's customer service is very good.
The newer models can be partially disassembled for rebuilding,
I'm told.
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I was at a hammerin last weekend where the hosts had a Chili Tabasco. that lil thing rocked! it ran all day on a single BBQ tank. it reached welding heat VERY quickly. They heat treated 2 swords in it and made some low layer damascus, not to mention a few knives. I've put a tabasco on my wish list.
Jason
Jason
I have the tabasco forge {4- 5 yrs} love it.
It has a hot spot but it's easy to work around. 3 - 4 # gas it will run all day.If I had a chance to do it over ,I would get the two burner model , Maybe not use the#2 burner but just have it in case.
I use the hot spot, 10xx will be to non mag. before the forge is
really heated up. Like I said, love it.
Jerry
It has a hot spot but it's easy to work around. 3 - 4 # gas it will run all day.If I had a chance to do it over ,I would get the two burner model , Maybe not use the#2 burner but just have it in case.
I use the hot spot, 10xx will be to non mag. before the forge is
really heated up. Like I said, love it.
Jerry
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I don't have one of their forges, but I did get one of their burners earlier this year, and built my own forge. The burners work great.
Del
Del
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I've had the habanero model now for a couple of months. Just retired my vertical 12" forge from uncle Al's as it is getting to temper-mental after 10 years of reliable service. It's extremely easy to set up and start. Reach's forging and welding temps. Easy to move around, and a neat little setup.
What I don't like is the hot spots. I keep having the ceramic plates fall in on the sides and ruining a day of forging. I hit anything with my treadle hammer and can almost guarantee that the plates will fall in. Will be trying something new tonight to keep that from happening again.
I have several new thermocouples and PID controllers and will be setting it up for digital control in the future. I may be removing the ceramic plates altogether to make for a more chamber that will help with the hot spots.
Hope this helps.
What I don't like is the hot spots. I keep having the ceramic plates fall in on the sides and ruining a day of forging. I hit anything with my treadle hammer and can almost guarantee that the plates will fall in. Will be trying something new tonight to keep that from happening again.
I have several new thermocouples and PID controllers and will be setting it up for digital control in the future. I may be removing the ceramic plates altogether to make for a more chamber that will help with the hot spots.
Hope this helps.