[TheForge] Forge firepot.

[wmullett at bright.net]

I've never had a problem of clinkers sticking to the tuyere either but then I also don't get many bad clinkers.  I know my coal is part of the reason I have few clinkers but also I believe the fact that I use a hand cranked blower is another reason.  

I also have as light gauge portable forge that has held up very well for many years and it was original.  I've seen several old forges like this that are still ok.  I think you can use gauge material with manual blowers and if you are careful not to soak your forge in water when you quit. 

Bruce - doesn't water react with the coal / ash and produce an acid?

Walt
 
From: "Bruce Freeman" <FREEMAB at pt.fdah.com>
Date: Thu Jun 29, 1:58 PM
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Forge firepot.

I've never had a problem with clinker sticking to the firepot.  I've
used steel or cast iron firepots.  What are you using?

Bruce
NJ

>>> grover.richardson at gtri.gatech.edu 6/29/2006 1:07:11 PM >>>
<snip>
  Huge pieces of clinker can stick to the firepot and be hard to
remove<G>.


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