[TheForge] propane forge proportions

Wed Aug 28 18:44:05 2002

My forge has only a one inch blanket, but it is B density which means that
it is a 3000 degree refractory.  I also use bricks front and back with a
small hole in the back area for passing large lengths through the back (my
forge is 18 diameter, 24 length) and and opening in the front also made up
of hard firebrick that is approx. 4" x 6" in size.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "jacques gallant" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 11:27 AM
Subject: [TheForge] propane forge proportions


>
>
> Jay Hayes recommended two or three layers of Kaowool insulation for
> efficient fuel consumption... sounds like a good idea Jay.  Now as I said,
I
> used a 12 inch pipe 18 inches long for the body of the forge, with one 1
> inch thick layer of kaowool and a bit of fireclay.  Now if I add a second
> layer of insulation, that will bring the inside dimensions of the forge
back
> to what was originally called for in the plans (8 inches wide by 18 inches
> long).
> -is this smaller size going to give me more heat?
> -is 18 inches too long for an 8 inch wide oven with only one burner?
> -and why would i want an 18 inch long heat for general forgeing anyway?
>
> i'm sorry for all the questions, but i don't really know what size fotge i
> want
>
> Jacques Gallant
>
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