Hello--this is my first one here. I have a few questions about my new knife-ish forge in the making. The planned shell is stainless steel (kitchen trash can). The outside dimensions are 24" x 12"--going with 2" insulation (refractory?...still getting used to the language) that leaves me with 20/22" length and 8" diameter or 1000 cu/in to 1100 cu/in to bring inside to forging temps. This length requires at least 2 burners (3?), but what size (1" required or will 3/4" work?) and what type and spacing distance? My other questions are whether the shell is fundamentally up to the task and what's the best way to door, close or cap this off (thinking original lid on one end and fire bricks, a temporary start, on the other? Thanks! Ryan
