Scrambler82 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hello to all, I recently purchased a Diamondback 2-Burner Blacksmith Forge, looking forward to using it but I want to get the longest, most efficient life out of it ! My question is about coating the inside with a UV Reflective Coating ! Note: I will be using Metrikote as suggested by a number of members of this Site ! How do you determine if the new Forge needs a coating on the inside ? How do you determine if you need to fill in any spacing between bricks and edges between sides and floor, before coating the insides ? What if there is a different insulating material on the walls, larger main door, and the floor, do you use the same coating material ? Sorry for all of the questions but I am getting excited about using the new Forge and want to do it right and yes being a newbie, I tend to go overboard very fast on what to do ! Thanks for your time, Grev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Grev, it is not UV you are trying to reflect it is IR (Infrared Radiation) . If the forge does not have an IR coating it would probably benefit from it. Let me know if I can help you. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambler82 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Wayne, as in the emails, I have a list started to contact you about. Thanks for all of the info ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambler82 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 I read through the "Forge101" Thread, a lot of info and a lot over my understanding level but this thread goes into building, building, building, good info don't get me wrong but not a lot about a pre-made Forge Lining. I can extrapolate and use what I think is right OR ask the experts on this site, which I am doing ! My status now is buying some Metrikote and going to apply it to everything inside of the forge. Also wondered about sealing the seams in the floor. Thanks to any and all for info that will get me to a forge that will last longer than one that is not treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 "How do you determine if the new Forge needs a coating on the inside ?" That's simple; does it already have a coating inside? If not, it needs one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambler82 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 From reading manufacturers sites info some manufacturers coat their forges and some don't ! From reading on this site all gas forges will benefit form the coating ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepinJoe Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 If you are not sure I would coat it anyway. It will not hurt it and will make it more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfall Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Coat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambler82 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks to all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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