[TheForge] forge repair

[J. Petrila]

Contact your local abana chapter or affiliate.. I'm sure tghere would be
someone who would help..

On Oct 21, 2017 8:41 PM, "bilcol" <bilcol at bohlfamily.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the feedback.  Not the easiest solution for me when I don't have
> a cutting torch but it should be effective.
>
> Bill
>
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> Using a large disk of steel would work great.. lea 've it loose in the
> forge bed with nothing in it but the firepot.   This will allow for the
> items to expand and contract at different rates..
>
> On Oct 21, 2017 11:54 AM, "bilcol" <bilcol at bohlfamily.com> wrote:
>
> > 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.
> >
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> > Bill
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> >
> > Bill and Colette
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> > bilcol at bohlfamily.com <mailto:bilcol at bohlfamily.com>
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