Finished ribbon burner

[territorialmillworks]

Using NeatGuy's pdf plans, I set out to make my own version. I didn't taper cut the brick but used a saw kerf to slide the brick into the lip of the burner plenum. Things learned - Pilot drill with 1/4" good quality masonary bit then drill 5/16" to minimize runout and oversized holes. Clamp solid to wooden backplate when drilling to minimize breakout on back side. Brick manufacture said to water flood while drilling to at lowest speed. Found this out after burning up (2) $8 bits. Brick won't absorb water, just let dry thoroughly, won't spald when fired. Cut expanded metal baffles in alternating pattern and 2x2 square plate on top baffle to better distribute gas. Blower choke didn't work so I used a gate valve on the discharge side. Total burner cost including mistakes $62. Reward: perfect flame pattern, fast heat, super hot !!!! Life is good