nortonscustom

Well got it done. After exactly one minute burn time. Gets warm pretty quick. Made a false wall that I can side in when using only one or two burners, should help save on gas. Now I need to start forging that basket.......

Finished the stand today and the last of my parts came in as well. Hope to begin finishing the forge tomorrow.

Charles, the local hardware sells them here as well. I just happened to have more chipping hammers than I'll ever need so that's what I used. Frosty, thanks. And yep, I plan on putting a sliding support on the stand. Figure it can also double as a handle to help wheel it around.

Dad bought the parts from Jay Hayes back in 2003. I found the shell and burners while cleaning out the barn. Figured it was time to finish it. Made the back side as a cap to make is easier install the Kaowool and to service later. For the doors i used a couple of cheap chipping hammers for the handles. The hinge is held with a pull pin to make for easy removal. A buddy gave me a couple of K-type T/C's and a temp controller. A bit overkill but it was free. I'm still waiting on some misc parts and fittings so started tacking together a stand/cart for it. Should be done in the next week of so. Pretty excited to fire it up.

I made this stand yesterday out of a harrow blade and piece of 4" pipe. Filled it with sand and about half a quart of oil. The little guy has his own stand now. Plus its easy to move around, just tip it back and roll it.