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I have this book and found the level of detail perfect. There is enough information and detail to satisfy anyone wanting to understand how things work, but equally enough "step by step" instructions to build the burners without knowing how they work.
Mike is a well known and respected member of the furnace community, and his level of knowledge is evident in this book. I cannot recommend it enough.
As always, there are cautionary notes concerning the nature of hobbies and uses for these burners, but in all if you're building them, you should have an idea of the intended use.
Tools needed to build - basic hand tools, basic power can be used, a lathe or mill is nice to have, but certainly not required.
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Gas Burners for Forges Furnaces & Kilns by Michael Porter
desbromilow, November 27, 2007
I have this book and found the level of detail perfect. There is enough information and detail to satisfy anyone wanting to understand how things work, but equally enough "step by step" instructions to build the burners without knowing how they work.Mike is a well known and respected member of the furnace community, and his level of knowledge is evident in this book. I cannot recommend it enough.
As always, there are cautionary notes concerning the nature of hobbies and uses for these burners, but in all if you're building them, you should have an idea of the intended use.
Tools needed to build - basic hand tools, basic power can be used, a lathe or mill is nice to have, but certainly not required.
(4 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)