usabirddog Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 does anyone know of a homemade compaounds like itc 100 for lining gas forge also was wonder how potters clay would work or if it would just crumble thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Nope, just get the good stuff, and you wont regret all your efforts then. depending on WHEN you plan to line it, maybe we can share a bucket ? I will be getting a large bucket as I have to line a 33 inch long 4 burner. satenite and topped with ITC-100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bower Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 What do you want it to do? Rigidize the ceramic wool, or reflect radiant heat? (Lots of stuff can do the former. The latter is harder. ITC-100 does both.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have to line a 33 inch long 4 burner Picket heater?? Yes to what Steve said. Even the DIY type ceramics people I've dealt with in the past (the types that mix their own clay and glazes) tend to go for store bought when it comes to kiln firing. -Aaron @ the SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 the cost of the ITC-100 means a top coat only for me, many others things even Bubble almunia are less $$$ than ITC for the entire coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I don't know the proportions or seive (grain) size but ITC-100 is basically zirconia and kaolin clay. If you start experimenting with your own mix keep careful notes including the results and please share with us. My bet though is you'll have spent many times as much as just buying a can before you get it right. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Refractory cement is available from a supply store for Bricks & Mortar. One of our members is a brick-layer and he buys a bucket when he gets his other supplies. He then sells/shares with our other members. After you put the refractory in place and it dries, you have to put a VERY LOW HEAT inside to dry out the water. If the water expands into steam, you have a mess!! another fine day above mother earth Neil viblacksmiths.com - Vancouver Island Blacksmiths Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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