Paul Kin Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Thanks Latticino, I will look into the diamond hole saw. If its more then $30 it may be worth breaking down and getting wool... the problem is shipping. Its nearly the same cost as the wool. And Im not 100% sure what you mean by casting the burner ports for a burner block. Do you mean cut the holes big and shape them with refractory?? So my next question if I go this route, who wants to be in my will?!? Cause when the wife finds out... But more importantly, which refractory? I can get a pint of vusuvius super 3000 for $25. Most people on a forum for us Canadian knife makers (is that ok to say??) recommend it. A pint of ITC-100 is $96. I know its the best bet for ir reflecting but man oh man! Can get it in half pints but I calculated my forge to be 2.5 sq/ft. So pushing it for a half pint. Other option is a 9 lb pail of cast-o-lite 30 for $45. Surprisingly its only about $3 more for shipping and it wont freeze in transport like the others likely will. Also, with the cast-o-lite I can get a good thick layer then coat it with itc when money allows right?? As far as flux damage goes, I think I will use a stainless tray for welding so it shouldnt be a problem. I tried my best to do this on $0 but you guys were right as always! I really should have listened right away... I am sorry for that. I can be very hard headed sometimes (wife says always). Anyway, let me know what you guys think. I will probably have to wait another paycheque or 2 to go this route but maybe its worth waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kin Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Just found a source of refractory in Prince George! (4 hours away) $80 for a 55 lb bag! Its called ocl moldit x. I cant find much info about it but the guy says its rated to 3000°. I happen to have a friend in PG until thursday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kin Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Ok I got the go ahead from the wife if I sell my hand pew pew. (Not sure the rules on firearm talk). Anyway, that gives me the budget to order enough 2” wool and a 9 lb pail of cast-o-lite 30 from Canadian forge and farier. Will this work out? It seems like a 1/2-3/4” layer of cast-o-lite over 1-2” wool is a fairly common thing from what I have been reading. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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