Ricky Boyarko Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 This is the new double burner forge I’m building. I’m done with the forge itself, i just need to put the insulation inside. The inside dia. is 14”x4”x7”. The top is removable so I can replace the fire board when needed. Everything else is welded. I’m gonna put 2” of refractory on the bottom and the walls and roof will have 2” ceramic fiber board. I’ll will keep you posted on how it turns out. If you have any questions or comments please post. Is this the right place to post forge projects? I’m new to this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Welcome to IFI Ricky, have you read this thread yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help you get the best out of the forum. Yes, this is the right place to show off your forge. Pictures are always welcome and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 What kind of re-emissive (heat reflective) coating do you plan to use to protect the ceramic fiber board with? Direct contact with the forge atmosphere, let alone the flame, won't do the board any favors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Boyarko Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’m not sure, what do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Plistex from Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Why do people keep putting their burners on the top of the forge? I purposefully detune my burners to get a reducing atmosphere and I still don't put my burners TDC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 The first time I saw burners placed high up on a side wall, and blowing flame horizontally across to the opposite wall, it was apparent that this is the way to go; it solves several problems that people get into with box forges. Unfortunately, it is the obvious way to go, and people have a lot of resistance to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 You may also consider before putting the refractory in splitting and hinging the box along the bottom (check out how Wayne does his propane tank forges). It is only a little extra work, and if you ever need to fit a large work piece in it lets you expand the forge at that seam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Boyarko Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Well I just pored the refractory for the floor, so I just have to cut the boards for the sides and roof then I’ll be lighting it up! I didn’t get anything to coat the board with because I’m close to budget and I have a ton of that board to replace it if I have to. I have 2 2x3 ft boards of it. Don’t worry we didn’t mix it inside we just moved it downstairs to let it dry in the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 What kind of refractory are you using that it's a concern for mixing indoors? Hanging a light bulb in the forge is a good way to dry the wet stuff. Fans are helpful too but can cause problems because wind shadows are easy to make and will cause uneven drying. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryDaddyBird Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Man you got skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Boyarko Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Thanks. It helps when I have the equipment I do. My dad is a training coordinator for a union welding and pipe fitting shop so we can go there whenever we want to use the tools. It would be way harder with my cheap mig at home, the one you can see in the picture cost about 12 grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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