Boysen

Thanks all,, waiting for a check to come in and then I will check it out...

Will fix the bio info.. I am in Nashville and it is for sale locally.. My guess is it is a little steep for this area, but again, I am new. Taking a class this summer, and will try to start getting tools and equipment this spring. I dare not use that "anvil acquiring method" until I am ready.. Don't want to jinx it. Funds are tight for the holidays, but this one is listed on the local CR..

I am not ready to buy, but I may look at a 225# Peter Wright.. He wants 450.00 firm, but being new to this, I really have no idea what they are worth. I know that condition plays a role, and weight, but what else should I be concerned with? Thanks penn

Save it for the playground kids... BTW thanks for the list of forges, it will make my newb brain strain less in making a choice.

New Member here,, hello,,, and please correct me if I am wrong, but cast refractory may be able to take the 3500 degrees, but it is meant to only one time before it becomes brittle and flaky. Will it just begin to erode after several firings? I have used it for glass molds and love it because you can practically break it off the glass with your hands after firing.