Thanks for the ideas. Actually I've tried all 3. Sketchup is $120 yearly... the other two, same thoughts. Not supported and too complicated. guess I'll stay with what I got for now. I got a license of Visio 2013 while taking some classes and it's so easy for me to use... problem is I switched my computer to Linux to keep from paying subscription fees to MS anymore. I'm on a FOSS mission you might say. Free Open Source Software... Maybe I'll try and tackle free cad soon.Kcd2016 wrote: ↑May 4th, 2021, 2:43 pmSketchup can be run in your browser. It's easy to learn and pretty intuitive.
Librecad is simple 2d cad that's pretty easy that runs in linux. It works but I don't think it's under development anymore.
You could check out freecad but it's relatively complicated.
Ok, back to the grind, literally! I tried what you said, a 90 degree rotation to horizontal. However that didn't work out as good as we thought. both openings were at grate level and not a bit below.Dirtytires wrote: ↑May 3rd, 2021, 10:20 amI always like my vents lower...why not rotate your butterfly so the holes are left/right instead of top/bottom?
Good thoughts, you have me thinking. Thanks appreciate it!Dirtytires wrote: ↑May 6th, 2021, 11:12 amIt definitely gets a little more air under the fire basket.
As far as ash and coals go, a fire basket does a pretty good job of keeping anything from rolling around and the pieces that falls thru can be stopped by a small lip on the firebox floor. In many cases, an ash pan does this job nicely.
That's a pretty door too. I like both of them. Decisions decisions.... Thanks for the input and photos. I'd be interested in seeing more if you have them. Appreciate it!Brewmaster wrote: ↑May 6th, 2021, 6:09 pmLooks like you're building a really nice beast! Personally, I'm a fan of this style round vent.....
firebox vent 1.jpg