after reading through this section for a good two hours or so, I have settled on a few things that would best help me build my forge. 1. Using a helium or freon tank for the optimum size. 2. 2 rigidized 1" layers of kaowool or similar substance for the first layer, followed by a 1/4"? thick layer of castable refractory, then a 1/4"? thick layer of ITC. Some things I'm still wondering about is what size burner to use in this setup, and whether I should try to make it able to stand up to put a crucible into for casting, or if I should just build a foundry separate from my forge. Also, How do you decide how big the vent hole in the door should be?
