Post by: cheif carlos on July 05, 2014, 01:33:37 PM
I want to make an "Ozpig" style fire tin to have in the backyard with ability to use as BBQ or like. Main reason I want a train size is I can use it for two, has a thick wall so that when hot will radiate heat well and fire wood is no issue to me.
I did have the chance to get one but at the time did not have the interest to make one.
Cheers
Jason
Post by: scarps on July 05, 2014, 01:52:26 PM
Post by: Malcolm Tugless on July 05, 2014, 02:18:03 PM
Post by: Jon on July 05, 2014, 05:26:41 PM
From off the side of a train ?
Brakes are overrated anyway.
Post by: Bobsan on July 05, 2014, 05:31:53 PM
Post by: cheif carlos on July 05, 2014, 05:42:46 PM
Mains pressure water heater tank.How thick are they also thinking about using as a forge so would have to withstand considerable heat
From off the side of a train ?Yes I was working on the track a couple of weeks ago and watching the freight trains go past reminded me and yes Malcolm brakes are overrated >:D
What about using one of the larger domestic gas bottles?If I was using one of these I would consider a "decanting?" bottle size from serves.
Post by: Bobsan on July 05, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
Post by: Alfa12 on July 05, 2014, 06:23:37 PM
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Post by: lino6 on July 05, 2014, 06:27:44 PM
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on July 05, 2014, 06:38:12 PM
Your local Vehicle Gas, fitter, should know where to find them.
Post by: Mrs smith on July 05, 2014, 06:41:05 PM
Post by: cheif carlos on July 05, 2014, 06:55:10 PM
I want to rule out gas bottles not big enough in diameter
Post by: loanrangie on July 05, 2014, 07:30:16 PM
What about a forklift gas bottle?
Most fork bottles are aluminium.
Post by: lino6 on July 05, 2014, 07:49:16 PM
Most fork bottles are aluminium.The 1 I have is definitely steel
Think most of the metro suppliers use aluminium but us country folk still use mostly steel.
Post by: D4D on July 05, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
I know the older Solarhart and some of the Rheem water tanks used to be 2.8mm steel.
I have one of those sitting on the roof, free to good home.
Post by: speewa158 on July 05, 2014, 08:40:47 PM
l have used an old LPG gas can from a car that cost me Sweet FA . Cut a lid in after the gas was washed out & it sat full of water for 2 weeks . Out with the angle grinder , not loud bang , & away we go . Now l can cook with 2 X 14 inch Camp ovens if required . Works as a heater after that :cheers:
Post by: lino6 on July 05, 2014, 08:49:42 PM
Ceeezzzzz it D4D in Vic & BHG in NSW for unused project material . lt amazes me the crap stored in there sheds
l have used an old LPG gas can from a car that cost me Sweet FA . Cut a lid in after the gas was washed out & it sat full of water for 2 weeks . Out with the angle grinder , not loud bang , & away we go . Now l can cook with 2 X 14 inch Camp ovens if required . Works as a heater after that :cheers:
:worthles:
Post by: scarps on July 05, 2014, 08:58:35 PM
:worthles:speewa doesn't have a camera......
Post by: lino6 on July 05, 2014, 09:00:19 PM
speewa doesn't have a camera......
That could be a problem then! Strikes me as the sorta bloke that doesn't mind a "flash" though....
Post by: MarkGU on July 05, 2014, 09:02:52 PM
That could be a problem then! Strikes me as the sorta bloke that doesn't mind a "flash" though....not sure about a FLASH but ive seen him CRASH...er nose dive into the dirt >:D
Post by: Mace on July 05, 2014, 10:20:28 PM
They are big!
Post by: Mace on July 05, 2014, 10:22:30 PM
Post by: Mace on July 05, 2014, 10:24:04 PM
Post by: cheif carlos on July 06, 2014, 08:10:21 AM
Like this?No the one I was able to get was off an electric locomotive it was about 1.8m long 800mm in diameter
They are big!
Or even bigger!Yes about this size but not with hot rivets as this would be about 12mm thick - welded one would come in around 6-8mm thick wouldn't 't take as long to heat up
Post by: speewa158 on July 06, 2014, 08:34:08 AM
Like this?
They are big!
Well Done Mace That tank is the ideal thing & it already has the lid set out to follow the weld line . At the top drill 8 holes to mount the hinges . Then finish the cut remove the panel to fit the hinges . Weld on 2 horse shoes 1 either side so the lid wont fall in to far & grind back the sharp edges you have created cutting the hole in the 1st place . Cut some draft holes in the bottom sides so it can breath , chuck in wood , grab :cheers: Enjoy :cheers:
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on July 06, 2014, 02:24:55 PM
It's not workin unless it's glowin!!! :cheers: :D