Greenbeast Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Been working on this on and off the last few months. Finally delivered it to the customer yesterday. I definitely learnt a few things doing this and was xxxx glad i bought a decent fly press last year! They had a fireback that needed a clean, so i did that and integrated it to the basket using substantial brackets: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aengus Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That's a massive piece of work! Very nice lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 It is my biggest piece to date, dimensions HxWxD = 240x620x260mm Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Looking good. What are the cross-sectional dimensions of the log supports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 The main bars are 22mm square, with 18mm gaps The legs are 65x8mm angle and the spikes are 16mm tapered to 10mm (side bias on taper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I like it very much! Unusual design and very nicely marries traditional looks with modern styling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 thankyou very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Impressive piece of work. Does the customer burn wood or coal? The grate would be at an odd angle for wood this side of the pond. Of course that might just be us. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Wood, they were burning on a bed of ash on the brick hearth. If i was into turning down work i would have suggested they fit a wood-burning stove as its more efficient. but i'm not so, i just made what they asked for :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Fire grates here are orientated to prevent logs from rolling out of the fire so your's looks a little different. I was just curious, no criticism for you. A person makes what the customer wants or finds a different line of work. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Fire grates here are orientated to prevent logs from rolling out of the fire so your's looks a little different. I was just curious, no criticism for you. A person makes what the customer wants or finds a different line of work. Frosty the Lucky. I hope i didn't come across rude, i didn't mean to :) The customer knew exactly what they wanted in this instance so that made the job a little easier. I gave them the option of spikes at the front to help contain the fire but they declined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Whilst you have done a good job on this, to your clients requirements, I would just like to point out a few things for future reference. Cast Iron firebacks like the one pictured should not be in contact with the fire, they will crack and warp The Cast Iron fireback is not just there for decoration it has other functions, Normally on a large fireback, it acts also as a heatsink/reflector By standing it on spacers you can alter the draw under the fire. By restraining it at the top and tilting the back forward, it also alters the draw of the fire, and acts as a smoke shelf/deflector to help pull the smoke back towards and up the chimney. With regards to firebaskets (not specifically this one) generally the fuel(s) being used dictate the sizes of bar to use, and the spacings of the bars, It can also be advisable to make sacrificial inserts for grates so these can be replaced easily at some future date rather than having to butcher or remake the whole item. This can also be an advantage when installing them as they are a little easier to place due to the wight being added as an assembly rather than one solid lump. On larger grates, a 3 section base means longevity as they can be moved periodically to compensate for wear and tear. Sometimes a front can be incorporated beneath the grate to help control air flow and help in fire control and economic fuel usage, this can be a freestanding item. And then we come to smoke issues, but that's another thread ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 thanks for your comments John. I will bear this in mind in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I hope i didn't come across rude, i didn't mean to :) The customer knew exactly what they wanted in this instance so that made the job a little easier. I gave them the option of spikes at the front to help contain the fire but they declined. Rude, YOU? NAW, I've never seen you be rude, heck barely direct on occasion. I figure we're more than good. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 That's a very clean work! Consider my mind is blown! just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 thanks man, i appreciate the compliment. it warms my heart to think someone might feel that way about my work, i'm just a beginner as i see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Beautiful work on that sleek fire basket, clean and uniform, very professional. Great job that you got the customer's expectations and specifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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