hell's forge portable propane forge single burner knife and tool making farrier forge made in the usa hell's forge the hell's forge hf1 is proudly made in the usa. the american ingenuity shines through with its single burner oval design and vertical firing system. these two features allow for your metals to have maximum exposure to the "sweet spot" of the flame allowing for a faster and more even firing. this single burner will reach temperatures of 2300+f making it ideal to work with nearly any metals such as: gold, copper, silver, brass, bronze, aluminum, magnesium, alloys, tin, stainless steel, steel or lead. with its high-pressure regulator with 48" hose (up to 20 psi) and 3/8" flare adaptor, this forge is perfect for farriers, knife and tool casters, jewelry makers and a whole suite of other applications. it's compact but the functional exterior size allows for lightning-fast setup and even faster heat up (just 5 minutes or less). safety and operating instructions included. great gift for anyone that enjoys the reality show forged in fire and diy projects! update 3/16/19: all hell’s forge models now include hellcote 3000 refractory coating. this refractory is rated at 3000f and is shipped loose in powder form. the coating has several benefits: it encases the insulation in a hardened shell; it provides superior heat reflection allowing higher temperatures and helps to prevent the insulation from being damaged by tool contact. very easy to apply - similar to a thick latex paint consistency after mixing with water. this product has to be applied by the user as it is brittle once cured. it is not applied by the manufacturer in order to prevent damage during shipping. hell's forge now has 3 versions to offer our customers: the single, the double, and the max! all made in the usa with 11 gauge steel. be sure to check them out...all on amazon!