[TheForge] Castable Refractory

[Michael Horgan]

At 11:38 PM 5/15/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>larbooks@impulse.net wrote:

I know this has been discussed before on theforge but I didn't pay enough 
attention.  I have an atmospheric forge that works well and is lined with 
2" of kaowool and then covered with ITC 100.

Now I want to make a forge that is lined with Mizzou castable refractory 
3000 degree.Just got the refractory today (55 lbs for $27.50)  but no info 
with it or on the bag as far as specifications or applications are 
concerned.  I assume I just mix water with it and not make it too 
soupy--I'll just wait plenty long for it to set up.  What I'm wondering is:

Norm, you will want to add as little water as possible to the refractory. 
If you've ever done sand casting, it should be about the same texture. 
extra water makes the refractory lose strength

Michael D. Horgan , lughaid@earthlink.
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