I think I came up with a novel idea, the rocket mass forge. It is a combination of a side blast, side draft forge and a rocket mass heater. I can do my smithing and heat the garage at the same time! I built a side blast forge – one who puts air in from …
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I am upgrading today's forge to a dismal success
I was able to coax the forge into drafting by cheating. I used an in-line duct fan at the far end of the chimney. 25 feet was enough ducting to dump enough heat to keep the fan under 140 degrees. I didn't cut the video, so it's stupidly long… Google+: View post on Google+ .
Anybody build a 'Venturi Exhauster'? I need to build one in a 6 inch air…
Anybody build a 'Venturi Exhauster'? I need to build one in a 6 inch air duct tomorrow. Just wondering if I need to do the 30/5 degree restriction as I want it to flow passively when not under power. Google+: View post on Google+ .
I am working on a hexagon shaped picnic table for the office
Hexagon shapes are a pain to cut. Lots and lots of 30 degree cuts. They would be so much easier with a miter box. I should be able to finish it tomorrow night. Google+: View post on Google+ .
Work picked up two tablets so we can dev against them
We got a 16gig iPad and a Motorola Xoom (Android). The first day I had access to them I whipped up a quick web page that took your name and company. My lappy is the server and I have a label printer plugged in. Using the tablets, we can now print out name badges instantly. …
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