Modular Stove Fabrication Procedure: Difference between revisions

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*Cut angle for 2 mitered frames, just like for [[Power Cube 6]]. 1/4"x2"x2" angle BOM:
*Cut angle for 2 mitered frames, just like for [[Power Cube 6]]. 1/4"x2"x2" angle BOM:
**[12] - 4' long
**[18] - 2' long
**[6] - 1' long
[[Image:Miteredframe.png|300px]]
[[Image:Miteredframe.png|300px]]
**Use Ironworker for mitered cuts:
**Use Ironworker for mitered cuts:

Revision as of 00:08, 17 October 2012

BOM

Start with BOM.

Mild Steel

  • 1/4"x2"x2" angle - $2.41/ft
  • 1/8"x1/2"x1/2" angle - $0.66/ft
  • 1/8"x4'x8' sheet - $100

Build

Step 1

Study Concept: 2 boxes with slideable cover plates clamped down. Ash tray and flame deflector plates side in similar fashion. Stove.jpg

Step 2

  • Cut angle for 2 mitered frames, just like for Power Cube 6. 1/4"x2"x2" angle BOM:

Miteredframe.png

    • Use Ironworker for mitered cuts:

    • Result: corners fit together such that all metal angle form flat planes

Mitered corners with 2"x2" angle

Quality Control

  • 3 corners fit so there is no more than 1/8" space anywhere
  • length of members within 1/4" tolerance


Then, the build:

Step 3

  • Weld frame as this: