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Post by ericvw on Sept 29, 2014 18:44:07 GMT -8
Ah yes! Thank you for the reminders! I have saved these posts, won't bog you down with these questions again... Can't wait to see the results of you moving your system into your home. Thank you, again, Eric
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Post by ericvw on Oct 9, 2014 17:51:27 GMT -8
All right all you proficient Sketchup users! I use AutoDesk Inventor at work(only for about three months, from scratch) and since all the great plans, mock ups and such are in Sketchup, must be time to learn it! And I thought Inventor was a challenge... Haven't found any good youtube vids on tutorials but must need to search more, I guess. Any tips or advice for drawing a simple firebrick and orienting it on the correct axis, for cryin-out-loud! Anyway, I'm sure I can get it -with help- 'cos sharing Inventor images won't be accessible like w/ Sketchup. Thanks for any support- I'm looking forward to include my sketched thoughts! Eric VW
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Post by satamax on Oct 9, 2014 21:34:20 GMT -8
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Post by ericvw on Oct 10, 2014 3:18:08 GMT -8
Thx Satamax! EVW
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Post by ericvw on Nov 11, 2014 16:35:22 GMT -8
Well, the boys are anxious to start putting things together! www.dropbox.com/s/dhxizi2hgiezlkq/2014-11-11%2019.01.13.jpg?dl=0Just brought the test set inside, cracked risers and all. They're still sound, so I will fill the external cracks with a furnace cement slip, wrap in ceramic fiber blanket individually, then wrapped as one stack (blanket is only 1/2" thick) when they're stuck together atop the core. So, question: can the dense fire brick from local hardware store be used to extend the feed side of the firebox, say 4", or would the IFB that's 3 hrs round trip away be worth the effort? Just looking to make use of the longer cut firewood from the ol' wood stove .The depth of the firebox is currently 18" and I'm wanting to keep the 2" space between the door (still needs fabbed) & fuel. Looking forward to some responses, and I definitely appreciate y'all sharing the experiences and advice! Thanks again, Eric VW P.S. Yes, the back of the casting at the riser is a different thickness, this was and is the 1st run at casting.... anything! But it performed very well this past season, being run VERY hard in the test setup. Will be insulating that back wall real heavy... may put some Sairset refr mortar and the blanket tripled up there. Concerns and suggestions?
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Post by matthewwalker on Nov 11, 2014 17:07:50 GMT -8
Regular fire brick will be just fine for that application Eric. Good looking crew you got there.
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Post by ericvw on Nov 11, 2014 17:13:55 GMT -8
Thanks for the input Matthewwalker! Those dogs are such hams for the camera! I'm glad to hear that the dense FB would be ok, but I had lingering notion that it should be IFB, since the cast core is insulating castable. Still have a bit of a ways to go as far as a start date is concerned, but sporadically using the ol' wood stove for supplemental heat is a nagging thing! Can't wait to upload real progress pics! EVW
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Post by AlexHarpin on Nov 11, 2014 18:39:25 GMT -8
Well, I can not provide much help from my lack of experience. However, my propane kiln is insulated with 2" ceramic blanket and I can tell you that it is very effective, it could be perfect to use on your heat riser. Maybe its overkill but... Cant wait to see your progress too!
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Post by ericvw on Nov 11, 2014 18:46:44 GMT -8
Thanks, Alex, But, my insulation is a half inch thick. I will double layer to 1" and maybe more if I decide on layering it a few times. BTW, I saw your kiln- simple and sweet lookin'! Thanks for the chime in, EVW
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Post by doughboydan32 on Nov 21, 2014 11:24:48 GMT -8
somebody make the bells for you or did u make them ? thanks dan
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Post by ericvw on Nov 21, 2014 15:26:31 GMT -8
Hey doughboy, U tawkin' to me?! Bells? Haven't built the thing and already your coming at me with funky ?'s! Just kidding..... If you are talking to me, the cast pieces in the pic with the dogs were built by me. Cracked risers and all ! I plan to fill the cracks with a slip of furnace cement, then wrap in 2300 F ceramic fiber blanket.... The batch box halves have slight permanent hairline cracks, 2 per half, they'll get some furnace cement treatment, fiber blanket too. If you're not tawkin' to me.... Eric VW
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Post by ericvw on Nov 23, 2014 14:59:31 GMT -8
Ok. I didn't learn from history that refractory shouldn't be mixed on Sunday! Turns out the Tough Shot 2600(dense) is gunnable, right, so I don't have that equipment or access to anything that industrial. Salesman didn't offer a return-and -swap for castable, got three more bags of what seems useless ! My fault for shopping price, and not questioning application. Made a mold for 1 piece of the bell cap, recommended water was .3 gal. Impossible! Added 2x that amount.... Rammed it into the mold. Will wait to see what comes out of the mold, but it won't go on top of THIS bell! I'll take the chiding and commentaries with a smile, but is there any hope of using this stuff if they won't let me return it? I guess I'll go for Mizzou for the cap (in sections, tee bar supports/ wrapped in ceramic). Shoulda studied the history of my posts! Eric
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Post by patamos on Nov 23, 2014 20:07:55 GMT -8
Ya the word 'gunnable' has become a big red flag for me too. Insanely fast set up time.
Maybe make usable size bricks with it, poured into simple molds...
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Post by ericvw on Nov 23, 2014 20:30:49 GMT -8
Thanks, Patamos, A little while ago, I checked the mold(supposed to be 1 part of cap) and the thing was exotherming like mad! So at least something is going right. As I said, probably won't use this piece, but man, am I frustrated! Mostly with myself! Eric
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Post by ericvw on Nov 25, 2014 17:45:02 GMT -8
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