Order of Operations
Cut frame parts
square up and weld frame
cut circle pieces lid (whole top) T-swivel crucible flange crucible bottom air connectior lighting port (2) drum sides
trim circle for hinge, p. 147
cut hinge parts
cut pipe crucible wire rope drum spout (12"l x 2" dia)
straighten and grind frame
weld can to inside frame
weld bushings in arms
grind bushings as needed for clearance
grind wire rope drum level
weld rope drum to arm
cut steel for arm pivots
cut exhaust port
cut ligthing port p. 134
liner form in place
determine location and cut burner inlet, p.133
cut 3 1/2" x 8" re-enforcement for lighting port
lighting port hinge, 1/4" pipe x 3", assemble before installing on can
weld lighting port to can
handle bolt for port, weld
fabricate port handle and bottom, weld to can
cut winch plate, p. 136
weld winch plate, p. 136
weld winch arm, p. 137
weld bottom to crucible, inside and outside, check with water for any leaks, fix them. Clean up with knot brush,
crucible flange, drill holes
cut hole for spout, watch orientaton
weld spout to crucible
weld crucible to flange, use soapstone marks on like to line up with spout and bolt holes.
transfer crucible hole locatons to lid
drill lid for crucible bolt holes, watch orientation
weld 1/2" bolts for lid, p. 126
cut, position and weld four lugs (U shape for a bolt to pass through) to can, 1" x 1/8" x 3" strap, p. 132
cut, position and weld 2 top tabs (position for bolting to frame) - shown finished here
bolt lid to can using lugs and 2 tabs
cut pieces for top door - 1/4" pipe, 8" length, cut 2 1" sections, use 3/8" rod
weld handle and lock bar to cover
drill and tap 2 lugs to arms - p. 161
Two 2" tees, center, weld in an end , drill it out, grind bushing flat, use acid to remove galvanizing,
6" pipe to sleeve, flare burner pipe
mixing tube throttle
48" high form for lining and spout, p. 134
assemble burner pipe againts form, p. 133
weld burner to can
drill locking pin holes, weld, p. 133
drill hole for cable, attach cable
build exhaust form (3" x 8"), p. 133
ram lining, remove when set - crucible top ram lining, remove when set - main lining
fire lining
attach winch, wire rope, wheels, paint
oil tank