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2001 |
A Good Heat
Source for Aluminum Forging by Byrne
Lobdell
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In
looking at Ron's burner plans I came up with the thought that this may
be a good heat source for Aluminum Forging. (Not as hot as a
Rose Bud and more heat than a small propane torch.
I took a 2 ft. 1 1/2" pipe and drilled just below threads a 9/16" hole and inserted a 1/4" x 2" nipple through hole into a 1/4" Street "L". Centered "L" in 1 1/2" pipe and then welded nipple to 1 1/2" pipe at 9/16" hole. I took a 1/4" pipe cap sanded top smooth, drilled a Nr. 60 hole (.040") hole in center and installed on Street "L". I then followed Ron's plans for burner and came up with the best heat source yet for heating Aluminum to a good forging temp.
The
burner was welded on a 4" x 4" plate and then welded
over center of Car rim for stand. Note the 8 ea. 9/16"
holes drilled around top of 1 1/2" pipe for burner air
supply. Important;
Drill a 3/4" or larger hole in bottom of 4' x 4' plate and be
that the hole is clear and not blocked so it can vent when mounting on
rim. (Propane
is heaver than air and sinks to bottom. Might go bang if gas builds
up in bottom
of 1 1/2" pipe stand. )
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