Don't look too closely :). Don't think I'm qualified to be doing tutorials, but I do have a 36" foot shear, box/pan brake, slip roll, various hand...
Had some time to work on the furnace today. I updated posts #3 and #4. The updates are at the bottom of each post starting under "10-27-2024...
I see no reason to use dense castable. In fact, I'd use a highly insulating material to minimize heat transfer to the burner. Your refractory...
How much does each piece weigh? Best, Kelly
I updated posts #1 and #4. The updates are at the bottom of each post starting under "10-13-2024 Update" Best, Kelly
Though all the things mentioned could certainly be contributing factors to the fail, it's also possible that it was just demolded too early for...
The K30 data sheet says 14-18% water but the installation instructions say 20% for hand placement (see attached). If you "full mold vibrate", it...
That's a bummer. I haven't used Kastolite 30 but have used other insulating castables. In general, they often call for > 2x the water content of...
No but the platform could be sitting on anything that gives it a degree or two of freedom. Couple of pipes......tennis balls, four swivel casters...
The vibration source doesn't necessarily have to be in direct contact with the refractory. You can also make a spring table/vibration platform. A...
Yes. Thank you. I fixed it. I bought my English wheel anvils from Hoosier Profiles. Best, Kelly
This casting is not mine, but an acquaintance, and happens to have been done using 3D sand printed molds. I believe this is Hoosier Pattern's...
You'll need to provide some additional information about your burner, like tube diameter, length, inlet size etc. BBQ regulators typically won't...
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