Furnace Update

[Jason Lambert]

Things I did.

• Fabricated and installed burner support pipe.
• Drilled drain hole
• Fabricated lid handles and vent pipe

Things to do.

• Fabricate lid form
• Insert standoffs to center and secure the core form.
• Fabricate drain form (Coke bottle top).
• Fabricate Furnace base.
• Install Refractory
  

[R J]

Ask, and I shall recieve haha... How can I assist?

On Jun 5, 2011 6:56 PM, "Jason Lambert" <sheepis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Things I did.
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> - Fabricated and installed burner support pipe.
> - Drilled drain hole
> - Fabricated lid handles and vent pipe
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> Things to do.
>
> - Fabricate lid form
> - Insert standoffs to center and secure the core form.
> - Fabricate drain form (Coke bottle top).
> - Fabricate Furnace base.
> - Install Refractory

[Doug Pichler]

We are basically building a larger version on this http://backyardmetalcasting.com/ccfurnace01.html fueled by propane. 

Alex and Jason have supplied all the materials and Jason has already done some of the fabrication. We still need a crucible but Martin mentioned he had one we could use. I don't think the crucible will hold enough aluminum to cast your hammer. 

The foundry lid will be lifted off with a pipe. 

[Jason Lambert]

Will you build the refractory form for the lid? It needs to be a 14.5" diameter x 2.5" deep form with a bottom and sides that can withstand the packing of refractory. It can most likely be made of cardboard and ducktape.

 
 Thanks
Jason

[R J]

When/where do you need it?

[Alex Cloutier]

Also, will you be able to drop stuff off before you leave town? I'd be
happy to come some time during this week and maybe get the refractory
in there.

Alex

On Jun 6, 9:29 pm, R J <shinm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> When/where do you need it?

> On Jun 6, 2011 9:24 PM, "Jason Lambert" <sheepishlion...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Will you build the refractory form for the lid? It needs to be a 14.5"
> > diameter x 2.5" deep form with a bottom and sides that can withstand the
> > packing of refractory. It can most likely be made of cardboard and
> ducktape.
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> > Thanks
> > Jason
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> > On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 6:57 PM, R J <shinm...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> >> Ask, and I shall recieve haha... How can I assist?

> >> On Jun 5, 2011 6:56 PM, "Jason Lambert" <sheepishlion...@gmail.com>

[Jason Lambert]

Alex,
I will know more about my schedule tomorrow. I probably will have it back Saturday.

RJ,
By the weekend and at the space.
Thanks

If someone could weld a base for the furnace that would be great. I was thinking of a angle iron square 14.5" inside, but whatever works, I have the wheels for it.
I will weld it this weekend if it doesn't get done.

[Jason Lambert]

The furnace is at the space now. Time for some refractory.

[R J]

Hahah ok... Jason Lambert.... the lid form... do you still need it?
and when do you need it by? :)  haha you said this weekend,
but I work Friday nights, so was not sure if you knew that :)

-Robert

[Doug Pichler]

We could make a square or octagon shaped lid form out of plywood and 2x4s.  I can do that tomorrow. 

[R J]

Ok, so Jason L. do you still want me to make a form out of cardboard, or are we going to go with a wooden one
as Doug is mentioning?  Need to know, so I can make it tonight after work for you :)

-Robert

[Doug Pichler]

Really, we just need to make one, so whatever is easiest. 

[Jason Lambert]

RJ,
 looks like Doug has made one we can use.
Thanks.