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Making progress. Need to buy regulator & mount doors then i can try it out

So far so good. I have it all hooked up, finally, but haven't been able to give it a good workout yet, like sandblasting.

Had to trim panels to fit against bottom, used diamond blade tile saw

Welded up top & bottom to mesh. Next step to form & cast top & bottom in place which will secure sides

I removed 4 panels from mold - pretty happy with how they turned out. Cement has fine, strong finish. A few wrinkle marks from the heavy plastic but not bad.

Top & bottom channels, expanded sheet metal sides. Expanded metal from onlinemetals.com. Two channels were laser cut from 1/4 plate and bent to print. Great deal for a little over $100 bucks including materials. http://lofstromweldingandfabrication.com/

View of manifold & burner assembly

Started work on burner assembly. 2in copper couplers form the intake & gas inlet. I 3d printed a jig to drill the hole patterns, then enlarged with step drill.

Well, I decided to build it. Cast up side panels today. Two of the center dividers are cut at 30 degree angle, so all 4 panels have one angled edge. Used 5/4 pine for edges, and ripped in half for non angled pieces. Built on 2x4 sheet of melamine with plastic over it. I covered the edges of the...

I'm thinking about building a propane forge & heat treating oven. I purchased a book on building the Goodman / Holmes model. No fan, just propane, reaches 2500 degrees. If anyone has any experience with this build I'd love to hear about it. Thanks, Bryan

It's hooked up & running but I haven't finished air lines yet

Yes. Way cheaper! And yes, part only fits GE powermark panels. Aluminum wire is fine, you just use a slightly larger size per code chart.

It allows you to run a subpanel off your existing panel by snapping it into place of two breakers. It extends far enough that it takes up the opposing two spaces, 4 spaces total. It works, I have it install in my GE panel now.

200a suffered connector (Damn autocorrect) Not easy to find part number!

Yah. I had to use mc 4 250mcm for inside the house. GE makes a 200a connector, takes up 4 spaces. Gotta love craigslist & marketplace for deals

I got a good deal on a remnant of triplex 250mcm aluminum. Had to add a ground wire. Should hold me a while...

Got the right shoe...

I bought a couple 3/8 Craftsman socket sets for my truck at Ace hardware recently. Both rachets locked up after a few minutes of light use. Too bad. Craftsman served me well most of my life. Afraid to buy it now.

Garage door after 2 coats & scuff After 2 more coats with flattening agent Glass panes attached with double sided tape. Will cover edges with trim eventually Sealed glass to door trim with thin bead of clear polymer sealant