Fireplace log grates

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Younger brother (member melonhead) needed two new fireplace grates - only instructions were put the logs in straight instead of sideways for easier filling, and make it simple - and cheap - lol He burns 8-10 cords per year so I used 1/2" solid bar - should last several years.I started with my usual fully annotated CAD drawings More pics ....Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 04-05-2015 at 11:26 PM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveYounger brother (member melonhead) needed two new fireplace grates - only instructions were put the logs in straight instead of sideways for easier filling, and make it simple - and cheap - lol He burns 8-10 cords per year so I used 1/2" solid bar - should last several years.I started with my usual fully annotated CAD drawings
Reply:A pic of my CNC bender I mark where they go at the outer block for repeatability - often I clamp them to make sure they stay on bends past 45 degrees.Careful attention gives decent bends Tack to the table and weld it up.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:The machineThe settings - calibrated last week by NASA to be dead nuts accurate 280-290 WFS20 volts20 cfh 100% CO20.035" wire, Washington AlloyDave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by 12V71you have exactly the same CAD program I use.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThe machineThe settings - calibrated last week by NASA to be dead nuts accurate 280-290 WFS20 volts20 cfh 100% CO20.035" wire, Washington Alloy
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DSomething looks familiar in that picture. How does that setup work for you? I never tried a suitcase on its side, any feed issues?
Reply:I always lay them on there side to load, less likely to tip over. There isn't a lot of room in there to feed the wire thru, my only complaint about them. That's about where I run mine for 20 volts. Did you do the 10 second test with yours?
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DI always lay them on there side to load, less likely to tip over. There isn't a lot of room in there to feed the wire thru, my only complaint about them. That's about where I run mine for 20 volts. Did you do the 10 second test with yours?
Reply:Does yours have high and low speed? I think 700 ipm or so is max, way more than I ever needed.
Reply:Yeah, it has hi/low, by the time I got up to 60 on the high side it was putting out 460 ipm - that was well over what I needed Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:They look very nice but I don't think they will last as long as you think. If you want one to last a real long time then try some grade 6 rebar. I built one for my Dad out of 1" and it has lasted over 20 years now. He goes through about 3 1/2 cords of wood a year.
Reply:Thanks for the tip Bob - rebar would look good too Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DSomething looks familiar in that picture. How does that setup work for you? I never tried a suitcase on its side, any feed issues?
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Miller actually manufactured a few different feeders that were designed to be used laying flat. Some years ago, I had one.Dave, in order to get acceptable results, you should know that this machine should be calibrated to AAACE standards set out in subsection C 1A of applicable practices packet Z- 2008-YA245......Dammit, get on task here!
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Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Hahahahaha
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveNo laughing matter - even with my glasses I need a microscope to read the fine print - who is the current cheap SOB treasurer for AAACE now anyway?  A little paper goes a long way
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DIf I recall correctly didn't you get that title along with all the percs of such a high ranking position?
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveSecratary said she filed some paper at some point...but then I forgot what I asked her...happens every time I have a "Boss" coffee mug, but she laughs when I use it...
Reply:Good idea on the logs go in straight instead of sideways. To bad I my fireplace wont do that.8-10 cords a year  I use about 4 a year and thats alot around here.Looks like your secatary knows what time it is.
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DThe first thing the employee tries to do is undermine the bosses authority. But hey I'm betting she wasn't hired for her devotion to her secretarial duties.
Reply:Like how you carried the design element over from one height to another.
Reply:Originally Posted by RussZHCLike how you carried the design element over from one height to another.