Thanks Towtruck,towtruck wrote:Don't get discouraged and try to find a bigger piece of plate to cover your door opening more.
Good point DT. I’ll put one each side & in the right place this time. [emoji3]Dirtytires wrote:My preference is to put 75% of the required cubic inch space on each side of the firebox. Yes, that means it will total 150% but it gives you the option of using both sides for a more even fire or just one side if the wind starts to blow in.
You can put a brace anywhere you want just keep in mind that putting it on the inside take up length in the firebox and could bump into a log as you try to close the door.
For your door bracing take some flat bar and bend it into a scroll...or....put your initials, or some other design to it and weld it to the outside of the door for a little support.....maybe four S shapes for the corners and something else in the center...just make your design cover the door in places that need the support.andysmoked wrote: ↑May 27th, 2020, 4:25 pmThanks Towtruck,towtruck wrote:Don't get discouraged and try to find a bigger piece of plate to cover your door opening more.
My plan with the door was for the main panel to fit just inside the opening, & then flange it, much like on the CC door. I now have a piece of plate big enough to completely cover the face but am struggling with the structural design. ie: how to brace it. Any ideas?
Good point DT. I’ll put one each side & in the right place this time. [emoji3]Dirtytires wrote:My preference is to put 75% of the required cubic inch space on each side of the firebox. Yes, that means it will total 150% but it gives you the option of using both sides for a more even fire or just one side if the wind starts to blow in.
You can put a brace anywhere you want just keep in mind that putting it on the inside take up length in the firebox and could bump into a log as you try to close the door.
I’m keen to hear your ideas re door design as well.
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Good thinking. I already know what I’ll do. My home bar is called “the Rusty Anchor”, so a diagonal anchor on the door it is. Thanks mate, you’re a genius.For your door bracing take some flat bar and bend it into a scroll...or....put your initials, or some other design to it and weld it to the outside of the door for a little support.....maybe four S shapes for the corners and something else in the center...just make your design cover the door in places that need the support.
Dirtytires wrote:Cool job on the door....turned out really nice.
Thanks guys. [emoji106][emoji482]towtruck wrote:That door looks great. Glad it worked out for you!!!!
The other halves are just 5mm plate, 1” x 1.5”. They get welded to the FB body & the two come together with a nut & bolt on each hinge. My own design, it should work.dacolson wrote:Interested in seeing those hinges. That’s a new design to me.