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[monkeys101]

Hey all, was at my local jewsons today to enquire, this powder fire clay does it have a name or anythin as the guy couldnt find it on there system for ordering..Or I just got the thick guy at the desk but there telling me if I find out they will get it in for me..So what am I asking for when making my own mortar. 
Cheers John.

[cobblerdave]

G'day
Fireclay is a refractory product so you'll have to get it from a refractory specialist. In saying that the refractory qualities of fireclay are not needed in our our fired ovens as they only get to 500C. The clay component is important in that it makes the mortar stick and makes it plastic and easy to work. So you can substitute powder clay with no ill effects. You might not be able to get it at Hewsons but at brickworks, pottery suppliers art suppliers . Ask in the buy and sell section everyone orders too much.
Regards dave

[monkeys101]

Unfortunately the city of Glasgow isn't the best place to het this stuff.. I have a few other outlets to try then if no success l will go for a mixture of ideas on the internet..unless you have one Dave??. Would be appreciated. Cheers. Ps thinking of doing an outdoor fireplace to so would need to do that to. Has anyone used mono block pavers in anything?

[cannyfradock]

Hello Monkeys...

James Cameron (plumbers and building merchants Glasgow) used to sell fire-bricks and refractory materials....not sure if he still does. On our old forum we had a list of refractory suppliers in the UK....I think there are a couple of Scottish suppliers on that list...

.. woodovenukforum.forumup.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=4&mforum=woodovenukforum

I always recommend using Liam from Kilnlings for fire-bricks etc as although there is a minimum order price (£100?) and a delivery charge....the overall price for materials works out cheaper than buying local. Even so it would be good to create a new category on this forum for "refractory suppliers in the UK"...

The "search" button (on the head of every page) is very good on this forum for researching things. Click on the search button (3rd from left) and type in a word (s) and the forum will show you all the posts that have discussed that word (s). i.e....Scotland, Glasgow, refractory suppliers in Scotland etc.

Not sure what's happening with the Jewson account as another member was trying to finalise a better deal on our behalf. The account is still live (WOOP 248) and discounts are still there but a lot depends on how helpful the counter staff are...in your particular store.

If you do find a refractory supplier in your area please share this info with us.

Terry

[davadvice]

Monkeys, I'm also in Glasgow and will be looking to get materials for a build as well, if we can't source the materials localy then Kilnlings may be a better option if we pool together the orders to save cash and delivery charges.

I'm in the north west of the City not sure where you are ? but i have access to a Van and a pickup with trailer so could help out moving stuff about if needed.

i'm goinf to start another thread about my plinth as i'm not sure if my design is stronge enough, feel free to take a look and advise if you could?

Thanks
David

[my2girls]

Hi there

I was in Jewsons myself and it is in there system as powder fire clay priced at £28.67 a bag (not cheap) so I would say you got the "thick guy "

It is however also available at Travis Perkins for around £14

I just got mine off ebay for £19 posted and it came the following day.

Hope this helps