thanks for the good input of info guys.the fire brick was cheap,lined it with some kaowool from gene martin.Man it was great to fire it up yesterday.it worked great.my wife said i looked like a litte kid.now i just got to learn some proper techquies.oh rhino,got my problem solved,just need someone to make me a new platen that is harden better than the cootes one.love this forum,and how nice people are on it.willing to share secerts and knowedge, hats off to you. royboy
