[TheForge] claying a forge

[Ralph E Douglass]

Darrell wrote:
> 
> Just use dirt. The ash will mix with it over time. It absorbs excess water
> when you sprinkle your fire and you can change the shape of your fire pit.
> Plus it is FREE.
> Darrell

And that is one of the bad side effects of claying ( or dirting?) Is
that moisture will get between the pan and the clay. Plus a bit of coal
dust then a mild acid forms and then instant rust..... In fact in a real
short time you can eat right thru the pan.
If it were me I think I would either not clay or I would build a forge
that did not need it.

Ralph
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