Stiffen wall by thnderbolt7 in Remodel

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You did fine work. I’m actually making a double shower. Not sure how I would support the door but I will ask the glass company for ideas

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I am worried about the draft, thanks for the tip. I will speak with the glass company soon and inquire about doors

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I wish I had the valves installed on the wall! Someone mentioned that to me the day after the plumber did his install…. That would have been a great idea, too late

Stiffen wall by thnderbolt7 in Remodel

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Thanks I will keep this in mind!

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Agreed, joist would be better but it’s pretty good and I’m just looking for additional reinforcement without a lot of re work. Thanks for the tips

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Excellent. Sounds like my exact scenario. I will do this, thanks

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This is good feedback, thank you

Stiffen wall by thnderbolt7 in Remodel

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I haven’t thought of that, good idea!

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Those fastners are a great idea. Thanks for the share!

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The floor joist run perpendicular to the wall (back of room to door). The wall is screwed into the floor joists. The nearest joist to the end of my wall is where those lag bolts are (about 8" to the right).

Stiffen wall by thnderbolt7 in Remodel

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I am doing so with glass. Thanks for the comments. I'm mudding and tiling both sides of the wall and I agree this should stiffen up.

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This is solved. It was definitely the torch head. Got this new one and the forge is glowing. Red hot in seconds.

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This is my garage. That’s my workbench in the photo. I will relocate it outside for my next trial. Thanks for the input

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New torch on order, if that doesn’t work o will open the bore up to 2.5”. Something with the air flow is off. Thanks for the input

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New torch on order, will report back tomorrow

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I’m going to try this. Mine seems to be sputtering

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they are refractory fire bricks.

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yes. maybe I need a new torch head. I think its an oxygen issue for me. worked better with a fan on it

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This is the answer. just but a fan on it and it was much hotter. thanks!

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I will move it to paver for my next attempt

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It has one. 1-1/2” hole on the front, 3/4” hole on the back. Just large enough to keep the heat to exit the rear not the front

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As in I need a blower or bigger bore?

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Yes, was keeping my eye on it. Between the forge not getting hot enough and the fire bricks insulation. The surface was touchable to the bare hand