r/Blacksmith_Forge

The Goal
I am planning a custom gas forge build and want to get a solid design critique on my insulation layout and burner configuration before drop the cash to make it. and burner placement a or b

Shell & Structural Specs

• Outer Shell: 12" x 12" x 12" cube box. inside will 6x8x12 with fire brick
• Material: 11-gauge steel.
• Openings:  front/back pass-through door

Insulation & Interior Layout

• Primary Insulation: 2 inches of Kaowool.
• Interior Floor: hard fire bricks castable refractory Satanite over the wool].

Burner Configuration

• Type: Forced-air burner setup.
• Number of Burners: 1-burner setup.
• Air Supply: 100 CFM blower
• Gas Control: needle valve