I still have that problem where I get real excited about a project and don't take time for due diligence. I hoped that my lollygagging on my gas forge helped me think things out a bit more.
Before I read these latest posts I was going to, foolishly, weld both my burners instead of tacking them in place. Like most newbies I thought I was smart enough to make up my own plan.
I think i'm still going to use the materials I have already purchased, bricks and kaowool and see what happens, but keep an eye on the future.
Binesman thank you for suggesting the kaowool on the inside, it seems more efficient than brick. I don't know how I've missed hearing about kast-o-lite until now, it sounds like a godsend.
Frosty I've been following your posts for a few years now and have always been impressed with your kindness and wisdom. I'm used to people calling me by all sorts of names, the only one that's ever ticked me off was ambulance driver instead of paramedic :).
Mikey you're ideas are solid and have helped me get closer to the right mindset about this project. This forge isn't the goal, it's the first step in a process of refinement and fun.
Thank you all.