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How can you use the excess heat productively?
You nailed it man! Nice!
Excellent build....😎👍👍
I had the same idea - combine a secondary combustion system with a rocket stove - but your design is better than mine. Good job!
Every year I buy 1 bag of charcoal. We have 2 barbecues then get bored of all the faff. Starts again next year.
Great video
What height?
Good welding skill well done.
We’re here for C++
If you had to guess, how much would the materials cost (minus the casters) for this project? Went to the local scrap yard to see if I could get some flat plate for the top and they said they don’t sell scrap, only accept. 😢
Nice job on the table pal, I've been debating buying a large top with holes in it or buy a cheap mag drill and sheet and DIY it. It's long overdue.
Once I get my 7018s and AC machine ready, then I'll get started.
Very nice build mate. Nice work 👍🏻.
Thanks 👍
Wonderful Job 🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
Is that a 2lb spool?
lol yep that what it comes with.
Nice job I like the way you made a door on the feed tube and a damper on the bottom to be able to have some adjustment on how hot it runs I will copy your design on my rocket stove I'm a retired machinist certified welder and fabricator I have had several family members and friends that would like for me to build them one now I got my template thanks for sharing
Glad to help!
Me encanto es lo que buscaba para hacer justo un modelo sin el tradicional caño cenicero . efecto venturi te planteaste hacer uno mas la pirolisis??? estaria genial las medidas muchos copiamos y pegamos 😅😅 . gracias saludo de argentina
This is so cool. I wish someone would manufacture a retort like this.
Thanks
Thank you for sharing, I can sense your wonderfully positive attitude and how proud you are with your work.
Thank you so much!
Have you tig welded yet with this machine.?
I have not, I use my ESAB for TIG. One day if I have the cash I will buy the TIG torch for this unit. Thanks for watching
The only thing I missed was how the cook chamber lid sealed, was it a slide fit? By far the best build I have seen
Sorry for the delayed response. Its not a perfect seal, but the bottom head from the water tank fits in the pipe snug. There is enough back pressure that oxygen cant get in.
How do you set this machine up for tig ??
I sorry but I don't have a compatible TIG torch for the Lincoln so I cant show you.
Any updates on this ? Did you do any modifications?
Perfect biochar. Just needs 2b activated.
I was wanting to get the Miller 215 but the Lincoln 215mpi currently has the $400 rebate. So it’s hard to debate the $600 difference for the Miller. What I am wondering though, if I don’t plan on using the tig feature is there any positive to buy the 215 mpi over the mig 211i? The 215 is currently $250 more after the rebate
Can you run 232 flux on this?
My bad - I just realized that the generated gas is indeed going into the firebox!
You might consider directing the gas generated into the fire box.
Awesome build, man! You have some great fabrication skills, good work. Thanks for posting your progress!
Awesome tutorial man! Thanks for this, I'm bookmarking it for my own trailer build!
Not sure about the foot pedal thing if the blower is above it I'm not sure how it works I'm not being a smart ass I'm just not smart
Really cool simple forge.
Soo gud
Nice video - it was easy to follow along - thanks for sharing.
One of the best builds I have seen 👍 I'll keep an eye out to see what tweeks you make. (1) I'd consider making a removable standpipe for the gas discharge hole in side the retort to keep char from falling in while burning, and a flat cap for that hole to keep char from falling in when you empty the char. (2) others already mentioned the extended tube with holes for a burner under the chamber. (3) If you still have the water heater outer shell, i'd put it over the outer tank and fill the gap with cheap fiberglass insulation. Google say's fiberglass melts at 1,300F, so should be fine, or go with rockwool which melts at 2,150f. Keeping the heat in should reduce your burn time.
Nise video keep it up 😉🥰
nice one..good job
Could have shown the set up.
I didn't? what else were ya looking for?
The weld perimeters, gas, amps, wire/type/size/speed or just basic settings of the machine. Maybe I missed it somehow.@@buildfixeat
Well my apologies, but I appreciate your feedback. I'll put one out this week with all that info! thanks for the video idea.
And these machines are really easy, If you know it, you know it, if not put in the thickness of material you’re welding and the process, and it will set itself and then you tweak from there.
Badass!
Thanks
Great looking retort! Mine isn't built as fance, but it's very efficient. It's almost as much fun making charcoal as it is making bbq.
It sure is!
What torch do I need for tig on the 215 I got a caliper 17series but the connection is to small
CK worldwide prob a 17
I like it! My challenge up here (Rye, Colorado) is trying to use tons of pine needles and pine cones to fuel the retort. And I mean tons. One year I collected 23 bags 55 gallons each to burn under the supervision of the Fire Protection District. (They were plastic, so I had to unpack them, and keep them) This was done at the local gravel pit away from the forest. So, I figure I might create several special chambers fillled with the needles assisted with either forced air though the center, or just a lot if drill holes in an iron pipe. Any time I've ever tried to burn pine needles they just soldered. During a forest fire I imagine they get so hot that they suck oxygen right in regardless of how piled up they are. Anyway, good design!
Why not just grind needles, soak them, and press bio briquettes out of them? Seems like less hassle and better end result in this scenario to me.
It is a very good machine, but you should convert into a pyrolyzer, that means fumes emitted from woods are recovered. The tar collected has a very high value in the chemical industry.
Interesting
Who the hell buys that stuff though
Well it depends. Some wood makes pine tar or if you distill the gas by running it through a pipe and water condenser then it condenses into a liquid or gas. I think that’s how they make turpentine or other volatiles from wood.
But ya unless if you’re wanting to collect pine tar for water proofing or something you might as well burn it in the process of making charcoal.
I like the way you reuse the volatiles instead of just venting them. I would set up that burner tube to extend toward the middle of the retort, or maybe seal the end and drill some holes spaced to give you an even heat.
I agree. She will get some upgrades in the spring.
Thanks for the video. With the improved duty cycle over the 210 this is getting to be a very interesting machine. I wish stick output was a bit closer to 200A but what can you do...
I still really enjoy it. That being said I have not used Stick with this unit. I'll have to try it out, usually use the Miller for that. I assume I will be limited to 5/32 electrode....
Great build..im on it..sub💪..respect from Sweden 🇸🇪
Many Thanks
Never go full retort
I know who I am. I'm the dude playing the dude, disguised as another dude!
Really nice design, and robust. I would put a longer pipe with some holes drilled in it to distribute the flames under the retort chamber more evenly. Also, you could turn it around on the trailer. This would allow you to tilt it backward for easier tighter filling of the retort chamber. With a charcoal retort you really want to pack it in there as tight as it will go.
You are right, it needs the pipe with directed heat. I was just worried about plugging the holes....Once the snow stops flying I'll bring it in and perform some much needed upgrades. Many Thanks
@buildfixeat I understand about the holes getting plugged up, but they don't have to be that small. They only need to be small enough so it doesn't dump all of the flames in one spot. You could also make it removable.
Welding art
I love this. You have done a great work 🥰🥰
Thank you! Cheers!