Thanks, I think so too. It's going to be quite a project, but I am excited about tackling it.temurf wrote:
That thing is sweet.
This is definitely an option, but I'd really like to keep the door if possible. I think it adds to the cool factor, plus the convenience of it already being there and being one less thing to fabricate.Pete Mazz wrote:If you took the door off and made that the FB end then use the opening at the end for a stack you could do a traditional offset. You could possibly do a CF if the opening on the side is large enough.
Thanks, and yes the door is staying and will have slide out racks. I've wanted that from the first time I laid eyes on the thing.ajfoxy wrote:That has so many possibilities. I'd keep the door and have the trays sliding out of it. Might have to put stops along the way to ensure trays don't tilt.
Absolutely awsome project. Can't wait to see pics of how you tackle it. And nice score on the vacuum chamber.
There are a couple smaller flanges up near the door on the right that were actually used for temp probes when this thing was cooking metal parts. I have the cap for them so I was planning on using them for the same purpose. The two larger ones on the sides are 3/8" thick. I'm not 100% sure of the thickness of the vessel walls itself. I really won't know until I cut into it. I'm thinking 1/4". I will of course try the plasma first but if it's a no go then cutting wheels it is.ajfoxy wrote:I'm thinking some of those flanges might be great access for thermo probes etc. A little swing gate on them to close them off if not in use...
And it would be nice to be able to use the end flange for a stack, but I'm thinking it might be a tad low. Some of the more savvy guys with reverse flow stuff might be able to comment on that.
How thick is the stainless? Plasma would be easier, but if too thick for your plasma cutter then I guess it's you and a angle grinder.
Thanks for the welcome!SAFETYHARBORREDNECK wrote:WOW,just WOW
Can't wait to see how this one unfolds!
And welcome!
Yeah,if you're gonna do a RF, you'd need to cap or cut off and plug the vents.
As far as the exhaust, the jury is still out on that.Some say it should be high,others say keep it low for more stable temps.
I say work with what you got,adhere to the calculators and DON'T forget to take pics.(don't need that Czar feller cussin, fussin and callin people liars, LOL)
And good luck.Can't wait to see the Q-view!!!
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Indeed. And I was successful in that endeavor! He told me to find a good used one and he'd buy it.Rodcrafter wrote:And smoker building. ......
Making memories!
Yes sir, the firebox will be on the opposite end of the door, and the stack will be above that. I started another thread in the RF section to document the build. Thanks.Rodcrafter wrote:That stack will need to be on the FB end with an RF, just saying