Josh
Thanks for the input. Yes it does glow, but not on the ends. There is about a 3” section in the center of the chamber that works well the ends do not get as hot. It glows for a while after the gas is shut off. I will probably end up ordering the stuff to make a two brick forge. Considering the forge cost me nothing and kept me out of trouble for the weekend I am calling it a good experiment.

Tjiscooler,

The blue stuff is layout dye, It makes it easier to scribe lines on metal.

MidwayUSA - Starrett Kleenscribe Layout Dye 4 oz Liquid

Charlie