Rantalin

yeah, that is an important thing to know...its a coal forge

I have a 3.7 gallon washtub that I am using as a forge. This design comes from Tim Lively, straight off of the livelyknives.com website. I have fireplace mortar good for up to 2000 degrees F. The directions say that its used for cracks and joints about 1/8 inch thick. Anyone have an idea as to how thick I should put this stuff as to keep the heat in the forge? I'm thinking somewhere around 1/2-1 inch.

I watched this weeks blueprint, and I plan to watch every other one that I can. Once again, thank you all for your help. It will not go forgotten.

yesteryearforge,

E-mail me at email link removed and I can give you my address. Many thanks to you and everyone else who put in input.

I have read in multiple places not to get a cast anvil. I'm thinking my best bet is to get to the dump while I'm home from school this weekend. See what I can find. I've though a few times of just stopping my search and giving up. But thats no way to do anything. And I'd rather move metal on the steel plate that I have than not at all

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I've been looking at this anvil to begin blacksmithing with. It's only six pounds and its cast steel. The description says it can be used "for the hobbyist in his home basement or shop along with most professional jewelers and blacksmiths as well. Any input? It's only $20 with shipping

I have a steel plate that is 1/4 inch think and 6.5 X 11 inches square. Mounted to a hardwood block, will this make a suitable anvil for a beginner? Any input as to what would make a better substitue anvil is welcomed. I am a student and have little money as of right now. I would prefer to use something very inexpensive to obtain. Thank you.