royboy47 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I'm currently using a 1 burner Simon forge lined with a k-wool blanket with coating supplied by the manufacturer and would like to build a brick forge. No need for forge welding. I Forge mostly ornamental. Can my new forge be built without blanket installation. I don't want to deal with the particle issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 You would do very well to choose Morgan k27 (use rated to 2700 F) insulating firebricks; these bricks have many insulating air voids, but are much sturdier than the old 2300 F insulating bricks, which were standard up until recent years. You will want to protect their (flame facing) inner surfaces with Plistix 900. These Morgan bricks will supply equal insulation to 2" thick blanket. You can use a cheap imported, or worn out, hole saw to drill a hole for your burner to set in. The brick is equally easy to saw to length with old worn out tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royboy47 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 So if I use the recommended materials there's no need for a blanket or concerns with air born partials. Correct. Thanks a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Correct, and you're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royboy47 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Can you recommend a supplier for the bricks. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Thermal Ceramics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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