New 2x6 arch build

[Kacey small scale maple]

Was wondering what the best gauge of metal I should use for the arch and also does any one in the Pittsburg meadville area have a used 2x6 or 2x4 pan for sale??

Thanks, kacey

[psparr]

If it will be insulated well, 1/8 inch would be fine for the frame. Go 1/4" for the pan rest you wull be getting some heat there. The skin can be any guage sheet metal. Depends what's available. Good luck!

[nymapleguy607]

I used 1/4" 3x3 angle iron for the frame of my arch, Then used 18ga sheet metal for the sides. Mine is insulated with 1" blanket and then has 2.5" firebrick in it.

[Kacey small scale maple]

Where in pa near Pittsburg can I get fire blanket for an arch so,18 gauge would be fine for the sides if I insulated it well, would split brick and blanket work too? I am building a 2x6 arch and any info or wisdom would be great thanks Kacey

[Waynehere]

Where in pa near Pittsburg can I get fire blanket for an arch so,18 gauge would be fine for the sides if I insulated it well, would split brick and blanket work too? I am building a 2x6 arch and any info or wisdom would be great thanks Kacey

You can find it online lots of places.

http://www.ceramicfiberonline.com/category/ceramic-fiber-blanket/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ceramic-fiber-blanket-2300-F-25x24-x1-50sq-ft-Density-8-Free-shipping-/121191681790?pt=BI_Security_Fire_Protection&hash=item1c37964efe

I would put at least 2" around the firebox. When I installed my AOF last year, I had temps averaging 1600-2000 degrees under the pan over the firebox. I then put 1/2 brick against the blanket to protect it from the wood. The rest was only 1".

I also used aluminum sheets and never had a problem.