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On 1/12/2020 at 4:53 PM, aaamax said:

That is a good looking anvil you got there.

Personally, I don't clean my anvils unless they have heavy orange rust. What you have there is what I would call a century's worth of patina and I wouldn't touch it.

As said earlier, just start using it and the face will shine right up. Much better than any wire wheel could ever do.

Ya that’s very true. There is a lot of history behind these old anvils cleaning them up more than necessary is taking that away from them in a sense. Didn’t really think about that until now. Thanks for your comment. Cheers 

Looks like we both got spoiled for Christmas lol. Thanks guys I’ll definitely post some pics after I get it buffed and oiled up!

I acquired this peter wright for Christmas. Best gift ever. Decent shape, a little rough around the edges but all in all good shape. I want to clean the thing up a bit. I’m assuming taking a wire wheel to it is my best bet? How do u guys clean up your anvils?

Thanks for the info guys!

Awesome that helps a lot. I will probably just go with the 9.2lb and fallow up with a coating of ITC-100 once the kastolite is cured. Thanks Jasent!

I found some kastolite 30 that is in Canada. My last question is how much will I need for a forge that is 5.6” x 5.6” x 16” long. it comes in two sizes. A 55lb bag and a 9.2lb bag. Does anyone have any idea if the 9.2lb bag will be adequate?

9 hours ago, pnut said:

You can order it from iforgeiron. PM Glenn for details.

Thanks for your input pnut!

8 hours ago, Glenn said:

This is where posting your location is important. If in the USA IFI can ship it to your door.

I’m from Canada. But yes I’ll do that it makes complete sense I will update my profile right away. Thanks Glenn

3 hours ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said:

Welcome aboard... I always suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST

ITC-100 is not a refractory but a coating used in furnaces and kilns to keep items from sticking to the shelves.

9 hours ago, Jasent said:

If you’ll edit your profile to include your general location I might be able to recommend a place to get the kastolite 30.   Many things are dependent on location so just telling me in this thread won’t do much good

I will update my profile with my location ASAP. Thanks for your input appreciate it!

I just recently purchased a forge and have a few questions about where to go from here. The forge came with a rigidizer which from my knowledge is just to harden and hold the kaowool in place. I know ITC-100 seems to be the go to refractory but it’s not available in my area. I uploaded a picture below of some stuff that’s readily available which says it’s heat resistant up to 3000F. Wondering if that’s a waste of time and money to use that product. TIA!