[TheForge] forge repair

[bilcol]

I have a rivet forge that has worked well over the years but after cleaning
it out recently I see that the bottom of the pan is in bad shape.  Due to
rust (in south Florida) and use, much of it is getting fairly thin so I am
concerned that it could burn through soon.  There is also at least one
through crack.  So I need to reinforce it somehow.  I am considering using a
donut shaped steel disk that would cover the region between the outer rim
and the tuyere but wonder whether a packed refractory could do the job or if
there might be another solution.  Any comments/suggestions would be
appreciated.

 

Bill

 

 

Bill and Colette

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