So been asking questions lately trying to sort out the best forge for a first timer and this is what I came up with.
Started off with this, and at the advice of the members here came to the conclusion it will be too big and need two burners. Also the fact i can probably only work a couple inches of steel at a time.
was 24inches long and I cut it down to 12"
Just fired the silica ridgidizer tonight, seemed to go well
I have considered Metrikote without any final judgment, for years. However, your last two photos have convinced me of its complete efficacy. I would be pleased to see them, and your opinion on Metrikote, placed in the Burners 101 thread, where all the other people who are wondering what would make an excellent low-cost heat reflective seal coating for ceramic wool tthey use.