[TheForge] forge repair

[bilcol]

Thanks Mike.  I never coated the forge with a refractory material but maybe
I should have.  Since the pan has not burned/rusted through yet I might want
to try adding a layer of a castable or rammable refractory before
reinforcing the steel bottom.  Do you know how thick the coating should be
on this type of forge?  And, do you know what type of material might hold up
best to wear and flux?

Bill

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Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] forge repair

those small rivet forges need to be sealed/coated with fire clay every so
often.  you can buy it at a refractory outlet for cheap money.
regards,
Mike Schermerhorn
Boston



-----Original Message-----
From: J. Petrila <jlpservicesinc at gmail.com>
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Sent: Sat, Oct 21, 2017 12:15 pm
Subject: Re: [TheForge] forge repair

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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