wood ash refractory
Ive just about finished my forge; the basic body is done but for the refractory, and I need to finish assembling the stand. I hope to post some pics soon, but first I need to figure out how and...
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I did it, here's where you can find the pics of both my forge and my mess. www.flickr.com/photos/55216330@N00/?saved=1
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I've been playing around with wood ash linings lately, just finished my new wood ash lined, side blast forge. My forge is all wood, so I lined the base with about 1 or so inches of clay to protect the...
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Dennis, wouldn't using used kitty litter be more in keeping with the ethic of recycling whenever possible? Doug
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eeew, recyled kitty litter I used to a make my mix one gallon ash, 1/2 gallon natural clay, add water until its like playdoh, and then add a couple handfulls of chopped straw. Worked well, one batch...
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Thanks for all the good advice, it's refreshing to see that there are people out there willing to freely share the lessons they have earned. Now having this resource at my fingertips aids greatly with...
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If I understand it correctly the straw gives you more strength. Because you are adding its fibrous nature to the mix it helps everything stick together such as adobe and waddle and daub. It doesn't...
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Tim, adding straw to a clay mixture will help reduce cracking and stengthen the mix. but it also has the added benefit of insulation, "nothing insulates better than nothing" According to my neighbor....
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Hi Tim. Sounds like you've received good advice here. I used ash mixed with water as a liner. Held up well. But be careful, that stuff is caustic. Wear rubber gloves if you use your hands to apply it....
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