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Home Made / Re: Material Thickness
« on: November 05, 2012, 12:19:50 PM »
Some interesting facts and observations being discussed here.
If, in my ideal world, I could use what I wanted, I think I would opt for 3/8" bottom and rear, 1/4" on the sides and top. I'm also thinking to taper the bottom in, so that the wood automatically rolls into the middle as it burns down.
It's still way back on a back burner for me, so still have lots of time to scrounge up materials for it.
If, in my ideal world, I could use what I wanted, I think I would opt for 3/8" bottom and rear, 1/4" on the sides and top. I'm also thinking to taper the bottom in, so that the wood automatically rolls into the middle as it burns down.
It's still way back on a back burner for me, so still have lots of time to scrounge up materials for it.
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Home Made / Re: Material Thickness
« on: October 22, 2012, 12:50:42 PM »
No thoughts?
I knew one friend that had 1/4" firebox, but the rear wall started to crack/leak after a while, he figures it was the wood hitting it when reloading, denting and distorting it. Eventually he welded in a piece of 3/4" plate across the back to reinforce it.
I'm thinking that 3/8" might be a good thickness, at least for the bottom and rear, and maybe 1/4" for the rest?
Of course this is assuming perfect material selection, and not just what comes along that I can make work....
I knew one friend that had 1/4" firebox, but the rear wall started to crack/leak after a while, he figures it was the wood hitting it when reloading, denting and distorting it. Eventually he welded in a piece of 3/4" plate across the back to reinforce it.
I'm thinking that 3/8" might be a good thickness, at least for the bottom and rear, and maybe 1/4" for the rest?
Of course this is assuming perfect material selection, and not just what comes along that I can make work....
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Home Made / Material Thickness
« on: October 21, 2012, 09:25:19 PM »
Hey everyone,
Starting to gather up material for a OWB build. Wondering what sort of thickness the outer shell, and in particular, the firebox should be made of.
I'm thinking that thicker is better for longevity, but not so good for heat transfer. So where's the ideal medium between the two?
Starting to gather up material for a OWB build. Wondering what sort of thickness the outer shell, and in particular, the firebox should be made of.
I'm thinking that thicker is better for longevity, but not so good for heat transfer. So where's the ideal medium between the two?
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