SignalFailure
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This is a work-in-progress shot of the housing for my latest little 'pot boiler'. As I'm not working to any particular plans it's all done on the hoof using whatever suitable is to hand (and for this particular item that's not a lot!). The boiler has been used a few times already (I couldn't wait) hence the interesting colours ;D
The four uprights are mild steel angle (shelving supports) that someone donated with steel cross members at the top. The boiler sits on a 'stretcher' consisting of two 4mm steel rods. The rod and screw ends have yet to be cut off so it's looking rather agricultural at present! The boiler will be prevented from rolling over as the bushes will project through the top of the housing.
There's a half inch or so gap at the far end to accomodate a chimney. I realise that the angle will probably steal more heat than is ideal but at least it won't fall apart in my lifetime!
It'll be covered by brass sheet eventually, I think I have enough, so should look a little more polished in it's final form!
This is the third boiler I've made (including a vertical one with silvered soldered rivets and central firetube) and and in each case the housing has been more problematic than the shell itself. Maybe this'll give someone else ideas if they're struggling with a housing.
The four uprights are mild steel angle (shelving supports) that someone donated with steel cross members at the top. The boiler sits on a 'stretcher' consisting of two 4mm steel rods. The rod and screw ends have yet to be cut off so it's looking rather agricultural at present! The boiler will be prevented from rolling over as the bushes will project through the top of the housing.
There's a half inch or so gap at the far end to accomodate a chimney. I realise that the angle will probably steal more heat than is ideal but at least it won't fall apart in my lifetime!
It'll be covered by brass sheet eventually, I think I have enough, so should look a little more polished in it's final form!
This is the third boiler I've made (including a vertical one with silvered soldered rivets and central firetube) and and in each case the housing has been more problematic than the shell itself. Maybe this'll give someone else ideas if they're struggling with a housing.