How To Make A Bladesmiths Forge

Step 4 Adding refractory

Of course, to keep the forge body cool enough so it is not damaged, we need a layer in between the fire and the grill. I will use Mt Savage refractory cement, although you may use 1 of the following recipies, a 1 part furnace cement and 4 part perlite or 50/50 of sand and clay. We will want to fill the forge right to the tuyere and have a 70 degree angle upwards to provide a trough to hold our fuel and blade. Let dry.

Comments

[jetboy]

wouldn't ashes (fine and free of debris) work ive used it before, i mixed it with water and let it set and it hardened up nicely

[trf]

Perhaps it would..sounds like a great recipe and on the cheap side...i would love that. Maybe send me the proportions and ill give it a good trial run with some fire and maybe a blow torch and stuff. Thanks!

[Vreth]

what kind of clay would you recommend? earthenware, stoneware, ceramic? i'm not sure what type should be used

[sakabato777]

where can I get the refractory

[trf]

i got mine from a masonry store...its used in fireplaces alot..also good for kilns and the works