MarvinB Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Need some help I'm a pipe welder by trade so I threw this together can I use refractory cement for a liner if not can anyone tell what I can use that's cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 im no gas expert but think the refactory cement would not insulate it, two 1" thick layers of a ceramic blanket and a ridgidiser coating on the inside may be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinB Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 20 minutes ago, the iron dwarf said: im no gas expert but think the refactory cement would not insulate it, two 1" thick layers of a ceramic blanket and a ridgidiser coating on the inside may be better I made some sodium silicate not long ago you think that will work for the ridgidizer with the blanket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 No; it melts at about 1900 F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 What you're proposing is what us old farts called, "penny wise and dollar foolish." To save a few dollars necessary to properly line a forge you're trading fuel efficiency and longevity. It'll probably cost you at least 2x as much in propane for the same work and the liner won't last more than a few % as long. Doing a 50% donkey job will at best produce the same results. Would you buy a structure welded together by someone who wanted to use the cheapest rod and machine possible? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Check out the attachments at the Forge Supplies Page at www.WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith.com. You will find how I like to build a good, efficient, long lasting gas forge for a reasonably acceptable price. Let me know if I can help you. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinB Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 OK guys I've got kaowool I just didn't think about it it's all over the plants I work in I got about 8' that's 1" thick so will the sodium silicate work to bind it together and to the forge itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I prefer it in multiple 1" layers as I can then change out a "worn" layer easier---and teaching students they wear fast! I do not use anything to fasten them together save the shape of the forge---cylinder forge nso the "arch" takes care of blanket. Glad you were able to find some. It's amazing what's out there if you are willing to look and amazing how helpful folks can be if you are willing to talk with them about what you are trying to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 19 hours ago, MarvinB said: OK guys I've got kaowool I just didn't think about it it's all over the plants I work in I got about 8' that's 1" thick so will the sodium silicate work to bind it together and to the forge itself Your question about sodium silicate was already answered. Maybe you missed it, it's the very next post after your question about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Marvin: If you're going to ask questions and expect folk to answer them you could at least READ THE ANSWER before asking another. It's just the sort of behavior that gets curmudgeons to say something harsh or just ignore you. If you aren't going to pay attention why should we waste our time? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Frosty, old do I have to be to become a curmudgeon? That's what I wanna be if I grow up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Michael Cochran said: Frosty, old do I have to be to become a curmudgeon? That's what I wanna be if I grow up The question isn't, do you, it's Can you. Nobody is guaranteed curmudgeonhood, it's like a good nick name usually bestowed on you by the general populace of where you hang. Don't despair Michael my coaching fees are reasonable. YES, REASONABLE I SAY! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I might have some spare change and pocket lint somewhere if I dig through my chair. Is that enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinB Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, Frosty said: Marvin: If you're going to ask questions and expect folk to answer them you could at least READ THE ANSWER before asking another. It's just the sort of behavior that gets curmudgeons to say something harsh or just ignore you. If you aren't going to pay attention why should we waste our time? Frosty The Lucky. My mistake I didn't mean to skip over anyone Edited November 1, 2016 by MarvinB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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