building a heisler

[Samuel]

I might have what you are looking for,some ceramic fiber(kaowool). I use it to insulate metal working funaces. how much do you need? Ive got some smallish pieces floating around. let me know.

Samuel

[SGW]

I think Small Parts www.smallparts.com has some high-temp insulating materials.

McMaster-Carr www.mcmaster.com might also be a good bet.

[SGW]

Sorry for the double post.

[This message has been edited by SGW (edited 01-03-2004).]

[Joel]

fuzzy, do a search on this site for "asbestos", this question has been asked recently.

[fuzzy]

In Kozo Hiraoka's book "Building the Heisler" he says to use asbestos yarn to insulate steam piping. What should i use in place of this material? As far as I know you
can no longer obtain asbestos for any reason.
I really enjoy reading everyones comments and questions. Also I was able to find Tubal Cain's book the Model Engineers Handbook on Barnes & Noble's website under "used and out of print books"
have fun and make chips in 2004!!
fuzzy