rabid_hobbit Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm trying to build my own gas forge, have the plans and everything, but I can't get a fix on where to obtain some Kaowool insulation. I know who makes it and everything, but I can't figure out what type of business would carry it. Any suggestions on where to get some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweany Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Look on ebay, they usually sell small quantities there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 welding supply store can get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Ellis Custom Knifeworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith537 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I get mine from ceramic and pottery suppliers. Like PSH. Good luck. Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGropp Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Pottery supply houses usually have all kinds of refractories ,kaowool ,ITC coatings ,firebrick, kiln shelves etc. They often will sell in small quantities. They usually rate material on the ''cone'' scale . I think 2350 F [welding temp.] is cone 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Try a heating or furnace supplier. If you'll click on "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location you'll find folk close enough to give you a hand directly. For instance, if I knew where you are I could maybe suggest one of the major refractory outfits as most have outlets scattered around the country / world. Heck, I don't know if you're in the US, western hemisphere or planet earth. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgtwister Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 this guy sells it on ebay HIGH-TEMP REFRACTORY STORE he has different ratings and thicknesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 a google search should find it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid_hobbit Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 thanks for the replies, I will try a couple of those places. If anyone knows a specific distributor, I'm in Nampa, ID. (It's only a few miles from the capitol, Boise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) EJ Bartell has an outlet in Spokane, not too far from you so shipping shouldn't be a killer. Be SURE to tell them you're building a forge when you talk to a sales rep, they're into fire, REALLY into fire, the hotter the better. They're always really good to me, undoubtably because I'm into really HOT fires and they're always sending me home with extras be it firebrick, insulating firebrick, Kaowool or occasionally a new product they want me to test in my kind of fire. I've never paid retail either, my price is usually on the order of 60% or less of retail. They're good guys, I highly recommend them. This URl is to their contact page. E.J. Bartells On a side note, I just got back from Nampa two weeks ago. It wasn't a pleasure trip, my mother passed away the day after I arrived. However, my sister lives in Nampa, Deb and I will undoubtably visit sooner or later. We may have to impose on you to some degree or another, we both like naps and hot lunches. See how important it is to list your location? I might've missed out on a tasty snack next time I'm in ID. Frosty Edited December 23, 2008 by Frosty Some sentences SHOULD make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Weirdness of the web double post. Repeat content removed by author, hopefully Genn will lose this one entirely for me. Frosty Edited December 23, 2008 by Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebherrington Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I found this web site. I have not called to get prices yet. View products and they carry all types of reflectory blankets and insulatory products that withstand 3000 degree continued heat. Eddie Flowood MSCeramic Fiber Boards Calcium Silicate Boards Mineral Fiber Based Boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebherrington Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just call this Company and a 2" 24"X12' roll of the fire blanket for continued 2600 degree is $123.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBrown Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) i got mine from Larkin Refractory i got a 1x24in x25ft and a cement to watter down and coat it with for about $80 he deliverd to my hotel room when i was down in atlanta for the blade show last year. nice guy and prices were good dont know how much it would cost for shipping though. wouldnt hurt to contact them to fine out. Edited February 23, 2009 by steve sells url Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersenj20 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have dealt with Larkin Refractory a bit. Jim Wunch is the owner and very helpful. Very nice guy and he will ship anyhere. The last time I was there I bought 2 cases of insulating firebrick, 48 sq foot roll of 8-1 inch Kaowool, and a 55lb bag of Vermiculite castable for $120. I don't know what shipping will run you though. He also threw in a leftover half bucket of mortar for the firebrick and a sample of ceramic fiberboard for free. Like I said- nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Now you need to find a source of ITC100 to coat the kaowool with. It really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awalker Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 piehtool.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 You can get it from Jay Hayes as well. xmas4lites@earthlink.net I think this is an old E-dress but he still checks it. He's a good guy and sells a full line of forge supplies from bits and pieces to kits to complete units. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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