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I mean maybe insulation board is the right word but it also functionally looks like a condensed brick of the insulation wool. It's not fire bricks like are on the bottom of the forge. I could take a pic when I'm in my shop tomorrow. But semantics aside, I bought kastolite 30 per frosty's recommendation above. I'm assuming that is similar to the plistix you're talking about?

Hi I'm a year later finally getting around to setting up my forge. (I have too many projects) I have a question about the rigidizer and refractory. The diamond back forge I bought has wool in the door and solid like insulation bricks in the walls. Should I put refractory on those bricks too? Are they as dangerous as the wool? I'm guessing they don't need the rigidizer for sure though? TIA!

Well thanks y'all I'm gonna pull the trigger on the diamond back 1 burner blacksmith forge. Seems simple and will be nice to just have a tool that works without having to read a book on burners just to get started. And having that larger side door will be handy. Some of the projects I have planned are awkward shapes. Anyone know if diamond back has black Friday sales that are worth waiting for?

Hi all thanks for your responses. I'm in Western WA on the peninsula. A coal forge is a no go as they get shut down during the summer with burn bans here. Additionally my shop is basically a garage in large commercial warehouse building. I have a big roll-up door so ventilation for a propane forge right in front of the door should be fine. Heard on the links. I'm going to include photos of what I'm considering and search terms to find their listings if anyone wants to take a look. I'm leaning towards this getting this propane tank forge body and one of the burncraft burners In order: Propane tank forge on ebay Propane gas forge burner on eBay Gas propane forge burner by burncraft on etsy

Hi y'all, I'll start with some context. I'm a newish blacksmith. Taken 60ish hours of classes in forging and metalworking. I'm primarily a furniture maker and am setting up a forge to be able to make custom hardware and tools. I have a $500 grant I received for getting a gas forge setup. I don't have a lot of time to devote to building a forge and probably lack a number of the tools necessary. I'm thinking I would like to buy something pre-built but it seems like most of the forges in my price range are inefficient and/or poorly built or don't get up to welding temps well. I'm considering ordering one of these propane tank forge bodies from eBay. like they have 2" of blanket insulation rather than the 1" standard for most cheaper forges. My first question do you all see anything wrong or concerning about those? Second question is if I go with that do you have any suggestions for pre-built burners I could buy to finish the build? I'll include some links to ones I've found on ebay and Etsy. I'm not sure how to evaluate if they're good or junk. For that forge body would you all suggest one burner or two? Thanks for any help! Burner links: Removed