[TheForge] claying a forge

[John Newman]

My first forge was a thin steel forge and I clayed it with just plain clay
dug up from the yard,  the clay cracked but the cracks just filled with ash
and coal dust.  As I recall the bottom of the forge never got very hot.

John

Ron wrote:

> Howdy folks, I know this has cropped up before but what are the recipes
> for lining a cast iron portable forge. I know some think it is
> unneccessary but I'll be lighting this puppy up in cold shop usually and
> I don't want to crack the pan. Also I don't think I need to line the
> firepot either. The forge is an old buffalo forge cast iron deal with
> the side arm to hold the blower. Any advice appreciated.
> Cheers
> Ron Bakerian
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