 Re: Well, It's a start...metal stand almost done
Doug
Welcome to the club! A great adventure awaits you. If you're like me this is the most intricate home project you'll probably do. The details seem to require that you perfect some pretty cool crafty skills.
I live on the West side and I bought most of my firebrick and mortar from Mutual Materials and IXL Masonry Supplies. I started with mortar from Forno Bravo which worked for the dome but I ran out and started trying local substitutes. The Re-Frax that FB sells is unlike anything you can buy locally. The best substitute I found is Heat Stop50 (50# bag). You can get it for $75-$95 a bag. If you act you're some kind of contractor and don't get asked to see your contractor's license you can buy at the lower levels. I've heard that you can get Firebrick cheaper from Home Depot but they have to order it (from Mutual Materials). In any case figure about $1.00 a brick and you'll be ok.
Heading for E-Burg right now. Let me know if I can help you in the future.
Mike
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Mike
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