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pjskinner

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  1. Are you building a cylidrical forge And is it for welding? If so The ceramic insulation is pretty ridged stuff so it needs no support to hold it up. About the Itc-100 I wouldent waste it by putting it on the steel "put it on the insulation". About the ceramic tile I really see no need for it unless you are applying Flux for forge welding then it would be a good idea because:
    hot flux+ceramic insulation= eventually no insulation..... "the stuff eats it like crazy!"


    Hope this helps,

    Pj


    P.s. If you need any ideas theres bukoo websites including a B.P. on the web

    http://www.iforgeiron.com/Blueprints_200-300/p2_articleid/223
    Look at gos forges at the bottom of the page.

  2. Archie Im no expert but save the top soil for plants use cheap Kitty litter (Bentonite clay). As from what I read it looks like your trying to spend as little as possible or make it really primitive" which there is no problem there... I have a gasser made from a coffie can :oops: " But if its the soil Im thinking about; it has way to much organic material in it to do any thing. Look at http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/refractories.html
    That would be better than top soil. All these materials can be had for under 20$.
    Also check out http://www.vikingdesign.co.uk/tub.html This a link to the same forge your building.

    Later,

    Pj :mrgreen:


    P.s. If you decide to use the materials I stated the forge will be heavy :shock:

  3. There is this place by a river dam that has alot of old 1" sq. rebar and various old bridge parts. What are the chances of the rebar being wrought? Also how can I tell if it is w.i. without using a grinder?

    Also for the record this is a very informative site... And I hope to someday build some skill to at least contribute to the b.p. section

    Thanks,

    Pj :mrgreen:

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