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vtsteam:
Rob, beautiful work as usual. :bow: Just a little concerned about welding the tapping spout to the drop door. I know Terry Aspin shows that on his little 5 gallon can cupola, but I'm concerned on a larger furnace with a long spout, the drop will hang up on the spout, and/or the extended door will throw the drop forward. I think straight down is best, and I'm guessing the reason for double doors on larger furnaces is to clear the drop instantly and shunt it straight down To do that there is as little door overhang as possible.

Maybe I'm wrong. apologies if so. :bow:

Rob.Wilson:
Thanks for the comments Lads :beer:

Hi Steve

I was going to weld the spout to the main body but decided not to for a couple of reasons , the first being I have to be able to move this 190 kg lump around myself as I have nowhere to have it setup permanent, with the main body off the stand I can roll it on its edge ,the same way one rolls a gas cylinder ,if I had the shout welded on it would hinder doing that .

Secondly its much easier to mod the spout if needs be welded to the drop bottom than it is welded to the body .

Hope fully all will be well :palm:

Cheers Rob

vtsteam:
I have a similar problem Rob. I want to attach the spout to the shell, but that is thin stainless and has little stiffness. Now also backed by refractory.

I also need to ditch the wheels and raise it on legs. So trying to think how to do it all.

Rob.Wilson:
Hi Steve ,

Welding the spout on with the refractory in place should not hinder you , just welded three lugs to mine tonight so that the stand can be bolted to the body.

With it now bolted together I flipped the furnace up onto its feet .

Not allot done tonight , but every little helps :med:

Cheers Rob

doubleboost:
Very nice Rob
It looks like the start of a time travel machine
(you sure those welds have plenty penetration) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
John

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