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As if I didnt have enough on my plate I've had to start another project.
Thats right, I have to.
I've almost finished the refractor and its essential that I paint all the black parts.
Now as paint will scratch I have decided to powder coat them.
There is no way the minister for war and finance will release the funds necessary to pay the exorbitant prices that attracts so it only leaves me with one course of action.
YEAH! build one, but, it has to be virtually cost zero.
There are no plans so its suck it and see.
Luckily I had a pile of almost new 25mm angle iron, with a bit of care it should be enough.
First an outline frame, I have a bunch or 2 meter sheets of old dexion sheet from some shelving. so fold up the inside lining to see it it will fit and work.
Thats the mirror grinding machine in the background.
Looks as if its a simple job.
So make a base and sheet it in.
A couple of bits of strapping to help support the base sheet.
In my old profession there was a term used.
Rechaufe. In its basic meaning it just means re- heated but for the industry it really means "The utilisation of left overs".
So in keeping with that philosophy I sheeted in the base.
Not pretty but serves its purpose and it wont be seen.
This was then covered in a layer of insulation fibre and sheeted to become the inside base.
Tacked first then continuous welded seams.
Those two vertical lengths of angle iron will be the rails for the shelf that will protect the heating elements.
Its not often I get this much done in a day so I feel good so far.
Thats right, I have to.
I've almost finished the refractor and its essential that I paint all the black parts.
Now as paint will scratch I have decided to powder coat them.
There is no way the minister for war and finance will release the funds necessary to pay the exorbitant prices that attracts so it only leaves me with one course of action.
YEAH! build one, but, it has to be virtually cost zero.
There are no plans so its suck it and see.
Luckily I had a pile of almost new 25mm angle iron, with a bit of care it should be enough.
First an outline frame, I have a bunch or 2 meter sheets of old dexion sheet from some shelving. so fold up the inside lining to see it it will fit and work.
Thats the mirror grinding machine in the background.
Looks as if its a simple job.
So make a base and sheet it in.
A couple of bits of strapping to help support the base sheet.
In my old profession there was a term used.
Rechaufe. In its basic meaning it just means re- heated but for the industry it really means "The utilisation of left overs".
So in keeping with that philosophy I sheeted in the base.
Not pretty but serves its purpose and it wont be seen.
This was then covered in a layer of insulation fibre and sheeted to become the inside base.
Tacked first then continuous welded seams.
Those two vertical lengths of angle iron will be the rails for the shelf that will protect the heating elements.
Its not often I get this much done in a day so I feel good so far.