mr migwire
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this is the last one I made.....
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mr migwire
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not as good as the next one I have planned with a small pizza oven in the top and a hot plate on one side for the kettle...... pics of the complete build will be posted or maybe a video....
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Looking forward to it mate. Missing those dulcet tones of yoursnot as good as the next one I have planned with a small pizza oven in the top and a hot plate on one side for the kettle...... pics of the complete build will be posted or maybe a video....
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pmsl aye right mate.....Looking forward to it mate. Missing those dulcet tones of yours
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Cheers,
As an idea if you have another gas bottle the same size you could cut that out to give you eithe rings or an over size panel that you can place over the door to cover gaps.
I'm currently designing an offset BBQ smoker and need an airtight door on the fire box. Metal for fire box is 6mm plate. I've come across replacement door seaL kits on flea bay for not too much money. You get the seal and the 'special' glue to stick it to metal. Comes in various diameters so you will need to offset your hinges to allow for even compression on all four sides.
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Cheers for that, I will have a look at flea bay tonight.
I have a 15kg bottle to pick up in the morning, that will be a 2nd project once the valve comes off the small 7kg bottle,, it will keep me occupied through the daylight hours.
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im fortunate that my next door neighbour works for flogas in perth and can get me bottles from there scrap pile which usually have the valves removed, I do have 2 smaller bottles that were refrigeration gas if you want one of those Al....
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That's a kind offer thank you, is that the 7kg size?, regardless I would be happy to accept it
Can you keep it on hold please till I see what can be done with this valve, providing we have no rain I intend to knock it stupid, might as well cause I have nothing else to do.
Another member has offered to get the valve free (sorry I forgot your name) so I will get my sons car for that one and nip down.
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I usually cut the ring off the bottom of my burners and use bits from that if I want a lip round the door, its the same section so it doesn't take much modification. The other thing I do is build a square frame out of angle the door has plenty of overlap. I use log burner door rope to make a decent seal if its going inside. The hinges and the door handle in the first pic were made from the bottom ring, the lip on the door was made from some scrap and part of the bit I cut off the bottom.
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BI usually cut the ring off the bottom of my burners and use bits from that if I want a lip round the door, its the same section so it doesn't take much modification. The other thing I do is build a square frame out of angle the door has plenty of overlap. I use log burner door rope to make a decent seal if its going inside. The hinges and the door handle in the first pic were made from the bottom ring, the lip on the door was made from some scrap and part of the bit I cut off the bottom.
That's impressive,
What size flue would you use on a 7kg and 15kg stove? And who would stock it?
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yes it was me with the offer of help also Al, I will put one of the small bottles to one side for you I think they are around 7kg size.
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Your a star, thank you., I might well ask you for your thoughts on the best style of stove to make. Will the kettle be on? I'll provide the cream cakes!
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in this house the kettle is never off my friend, I have tried several different designs including the bottle on its side, I will show you two I have in the garden at the mo, google search throws up some brilliant looking ones.
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Which days are you free? And how do you send pm, just wondering if me being new the pm option is disabled, it not under your name when I click on it
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I always cut the sheild / handle off first, then batter the valve round with a hammer. Taper thread only needs loosening off.
I always say on here that I tried filling and emptying with water before cutting and I got a big old flame shooting out, which was a brown trouser moment. now I always leave them full of water while cutting, and let it drain out as I go.
I always say on here that I tried filling and emptying with water before cutting and I got a big old flame shooting out, which was a brown trouser moment. now I always leave them full of water while cutting, and let it drain out as I go.
mr migwire
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just click on my name then go to start a conversation Al.
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The thought of using a saw of any kind on the bottle before getting the valve off gave me palpitations and the need to stay close to the nearest toilet, it was an option I thought a little to risky.
thanks for your thoughts and ideas but I am not that brave.
