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Old 05-04-2001, 07:35 PM
BlacksmithRick
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Castable refractory


Want to get away from k-wool in my propane forges.

1) What brand/name of castable are people using?

2) Company name & phone number where it is purchased.

Email information to: BlacksmithRick@aol.com

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Old 05-06-2001, 08:10 AM
Geno
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I have a local source here in Ft. Worth,TX.

Q-Tran
1334 E.4th St.
Ft. Worth,TX 76104
817 870 1855
They have many different grades. Just tell them what temps you want to reach.
Hope it helps.
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Old 05-07-2001, 09:14 PM
Geno
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Rick,
I got your E Mail.You are quite welcome.
I am here to help where I can. BE BLESSED!!!
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Old 05-08-2001, 08:44 AM
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Geno,

How thick would you pour the walls? Say 2 inches? I use a 10 inch pipe with 1 inch k-wool giving me a 8 inch working forge. To maintain an 8 inch forge I will need to get a larger diameter pipe if the castable needs to be thicker than 1 inch.

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Old 05-08-2001, 09:04 AM
Geno
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Rick,
I don't like the wool and don't use it.
Mine is solid refractory.It takes a few minutes longer to get hot, but then it just cooks perfectly.No mess or fuss.
The walls on mine are about 2" thick.(MORE than enough)


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