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    grant stephens New Member

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    I am looking at buying a new gas forge for making shoes. I would like your opinions as to which is better. Front and rear ports, or end ports, and why? Advantages of each? Thank you very much.
    grant stephens, Apr 16, 2015
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    Michael Allen Champion spokesman for UK toolmaker!

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    Side ports seem to work best for making shoes. You can heat a longer piece of steel.
    Michael Allen, Apr 16, 2015
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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    What Michael said. For larger shoes you can hang one branch out easier to the side, than front. Forgemaster Blacksmith with dual controls. You can do a small job in a big forge, but a big job in a small forge is a pain. Sepnd a bit extra now and be happy.
    Bill Adams, Apr 17, 2015
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    smitty88 Well-Known Member

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    The two best fires I have used are the swan competitor and the forge master in that order
    smitty88, Apr 18, 2015
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    Thank you for your replies.
    grant stephens, Apr 19, 2015
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    Alex Hall Active Member

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    Swan competitor
    Alex Hall, Apr 20, 2015
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