Diggerg Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Well all projects have to start somewhere. As some may know we have a few family health issues at the moment but I hope to build my gravity fed by the middle of summer. First component arrived today. Not big bit by any means but it's a start. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 It’s a start, if you need any help, just shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Ok, so a couple more bits arrived today. My fan and the Inkbird pid. So I need to order my control panel so I can get it built. A local firm near my work does custom aluminium signage and we use them a lot for control panels so I know it'll be up to scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) I won't be ordering my steel until Feb as work and other stuff won't allow it but as soon as it does I'll get cracking. Edited December 28, 2018 by Diggerg Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Well having done more reading over the festive period I've decided to go big on the fan for the pid controller. Do you think 35cfm is over kill? The one I currently use on my UDS is 16cfm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Will check what size runs my pit and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Well the bits are slowly arriving. Got my slam latch today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 They are similar to the ones I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Well I made a bit more progress today. Built my burn chamber from 20mm steel so it should last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Wow that’s totally indestructible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Smokin Monkey said: Wow that’s totally indestructible! Hopefully. Don't want to have to take it apart after it's been built to change the fire box. Weighs about 24KG. Plus the 3kg of 4mm welding rods that hold it together. Edited February 1, 2019 by Diggerg Sp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 I should be ordering my tube at then end of Feb so full steam ahead then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Bit more done today. Stainless steel cover for my fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Be weather proof as well 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 20mm Steel......rather heavy then, go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Justin said: 20mm Steel......rather heavy then, go for it Yeah just a bit. About 27kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Quick lunchtime build of my grate. 16mm bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I am not sure if it will be strong enough. Personally I would have gone with 30mm steel. It could then double up as a docking anchor when you get your Zeppelin... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 9 hours ago, Wade said: I am not sure if it will be strong enough. Personally I would have gone with 30mm steel. It could then double up as a docking anchor when you get your Zeppelin... Go big or just use what you have at work 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 So it begins. 40mm box section for frame 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Hopefully get this filled with insulation tomorrow and then start welding it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockaneezer Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I'm a big fan of using what's availible, often gets you "thinking outside the box". Mind, I didn't enjoy grinding all the galv off the 60 x 30 box that I "rescued" from an old Ifor Williams tipping trailer for my last project, but it was free !!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 All cut and stuffed. Time to get burning rods. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Both side frames welded up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 It’s taking shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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