Gas Forge Build or buy

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grussingcustomknives

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Hey im back at it with another post. I am wondering if I should buy a propane Forge or build one. I looked online and on forms there are a lot of mixed opinions. If I were to build one I would probably do a forced air burner forge because of the simplicity and heat. I looked up forges and I like the diamondback two burner knife maker/welder Forge but it looks like it would have a chimney effect and since the gas is not swirling it would heat unevenly. I would use the forge to make Damascus, heat treat and sometimes forge stuff. It seems like the gas swirl effect would be hard to create (to get the right position it to do that). Does anybody have any advice on whether I should buy or build a Forge and any tips to go along with anything I asked.
Thanks and I'm sorry if siri screwed any thing up with the voice to text feature.
 
I've played with my home made forced air. Takes a lot of practice and experience. Next stop is the town blacksmith who has a gas set up. Start cheap and play around . Slowly upgrade. If I can make a great knife after another few years of screwing around I'd be happy. But its a hobby and side job I'm working for after pursuing my career in law enforcement/ community relations..

What are your intentions . Hobby or career?

What is siri lol. I'm just curious what your up to. But I appreciate your question. Because I'm not all that far ahead of you. I can say my arm hurt a lot from banging on my homemade set up.
 
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