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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: TroyH on January 16, 2012, 08:59:00 AM

Title: question about kiln material
Post by: TroyH on January 16, 2012, 08:59:00 AM
Been wanting to make a small kiln for a while but haven't sprung for the materials.  I realized that I do have some earthwool 1000 degree pipe insulation.  I am wondering if that would be sufficient, as I see most use something suitable for 1500 degree?
Title: Re: question about kiln material
Post by: kbaknife on January 16, 2012, 09:02:00 AM
Troy, are you asking about making a forge?
I'm just over in Watseka if you need some help.
Title: Re: question about kiln material
Post by: TroyH on January 16, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
Yes, after sending my message I realized I meant forge for simple annealing.
Title: Re: question about kiln material
Post by: kbaknife on January 16, 2012, 09:42:00 AM
The 1000 degree won't work.
Why not just build a forge for performing all processes?
Title: Re: question about kiln material
Post by: TroyH on January 16, 2012, 09:44:00 AM
Well guess I'll have to do just that.  Was just curious about the stuff I already had.
Thanks