[TheForge] claying a forge

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I've read (here on the forge) that you don't need to clay the small cast iron 
forges, and can only assume from my cracking five or six over the years, that 
the people that say not to clay them must work for the company that makes 
them and are looking for more business.  They all crack if not lined.  Any 
refractory brick dealer will have "fire clay" by the bag.
Michael

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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