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So, I have been using an Atlas mini forge and I am looking into upgrading to something bigger the only thing is I'm a little worried about breathing ceramic fibers from the lining of most of the forges I have been looking at. The forge I am thinking of getting says that the ceramic lining is factory rigidized vacuum formed ceramic liner. I don't really know what this means. By rigidized does it mean that the lining has been coated and I don't need to worry about  breathing ceramic fibers during normal use of the forge? If it helps the forge I am looking at is the Majestic Forge 3 burner knifemaker deluxe.  Here is a link to the forge https://www.majesticforge.com/product/3-burner-knifemaker-deluxe/

 

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Welcome aboard Tucker, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised who lives within visiting distance.

Rigidizing is typically a colloidal or fumed silica coating that prevents loose ceramic fibers. A further coating of a good kiln wash not only completely encapsulates fibers it further armors the blanket from mechanical and chemical damage and provides a strong IR re-radiating properties. 

If you'll check out the Iforge thread, "Forges 101" the subject is gone into at some length.

Frosty The Lucky.

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That is a very reasonable price.  As to your question ive never handled one of those forges so i couldnt answer.  I will say picking up a pint or two of matrikote or plistix from wayne (google waynecoe) and coating it will not only alleviate your fear but make the forge more efficient.

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You can build your own forge and save a lot of money and have a better forge too.  Check out the Build a Gas Forge attachment on the Forge Supplies page on my web-site for instructions on how I like to build a good, long lasting, efficient forge.  

Let me know if I can help you.  You can get my web-site, phone number and e-mail addy on my profiles page.  I prefer contact by e-mail.

Wayne.

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