Just a thought, sure would be a great way to make copper things you need

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cranky wrote:It's amazing what kind of difference a small thing like a handle or knob can make.
Of course flanges and ferrules and other parts are a given but it doesn't mean they can't be highly decorative as well. The frogs are just an example like this handle on a 110 year old pitcher or these Harmony Kingdom boxes Think about a sight glass with something like that around the bezel. Yes I'm dangerous when I start thinking.bearriver wrote:cranky wrote:It's amazing what kind of difference a small thing like a handle or knob can make.
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Cast copper frogs? Yes.
I was thinking of casting tri-clamp ferrules and sight glass flanges. Frogs are better.
Ha,ha...damned, Cranky..you and me think a lot in the same directions..cranky wrote:Not derailing a bit Danespirit. I like hearing ideas from others even if they are goofy. I'm wondering now if that waste out burner might be a good use for fores or post cleaning run alcohol.I was actually considering building a pulse jet engine and seeing if I could run that on fores but all of these ideas are a ways off in the future for me, I still need to get that damn porch built but now I am drawing others into my way of thinking. Just think how cool a standard column or condenser would look covered in cast copper frogs? or like my idea with the dragon heads or I was even considering the possibility of making my shotgun product condenser being made to look like a dragon with flammable liquid (distillate) flowing out of it's mouth. Mash Rookie used to use a CNC to cut handles for his valves, I think Bushman did the same with his. What about casting our own knobs and handles to add our own personal touches to truly make designs our own and unique? It's amazing what kind of difference a small thing like a handle or knob can make.
I know my building style is usually the Junk pile style (Maybe cover a column with what looks like an actual junk pile out of cast copper bits?) but since I've been playing with glass I've been thinking a little art in the process for beauties sake isn't actually a bad thing. I'd like to see what kind of ideas and designs you guys come up with.
See I told you I shouldn't be allowed to think sometimes. SOMEBODY STOP ME BEFORE I THINK AGAIN!!!!
In all fairness I've been promising her a new porch for about 4 years now. Priorities were new bathrooms, new kitchen, porch then siding. Got the bathrooms finished, The kitchen still needs some work but is functional and has all new cabinets so now it is time to do the porch while the weather is still good. It really isn't that big of a project, only about 12ft by maybe 8ft but it is oddly shaped and I have motivational difficulties when it comes to working on the house. This is our 3rd or 4th house remodel but at least it isn't the full rebuild we have done in the past but I'm kind of tired of working on houses.Danespirit wrote:Ha,ha...damned, Cranky..you and me think a lot in the same directions..cranky wrote:Not derailing a bit Danespirit. I like hearing ideas from others even if they are goofy. I'm wondering now if that waste out burner might be a good use for fores or post cleaning run alcohol.I was actually considering building a pulse jet engine and seeing if I could run that on fores but all of these ideas are a ways off in the future for me, I still need to get that damn porch built but now I am drawing others into my way of thinking. Just think how cool a standard column or condenser would look covered in cast copper frogs? or like my idea with the dragon heads or I was even considering the possibility of making my shotgun product condenser being made to look like a dragon with flammable liquid (distillate) flowing out of it's mouth. Mash Rookie used to use a CNC to cut handles for his valves, I think Bushman did the same with his. What about casting our own knobs and handles to add our own personal touches to truly make designs our own and unique? It's amazing what kind of difference a small thing like a handle or knob can make.
I know my building style is usually the Junk pile style (Maybe cover a column with what looks like an actual junk pile out of cast copper bits?) but since I've been playing with glass I've been thinking a little art in the process for beauties sake isn't actually a bad thing. I'd like to see what kind of ideas and designs you guys come up with.
See I told you I shouldn't be allowed to think sometimes. SOMEBODY STOP ME BEFORE I THINK AGAIN!!!!![]()
Your pulsejet will work on the fores, for sure...but i think it should be a valveless construction, with a startup on butane/propane...then it will work.
If you want to do a valved pulsejet, i can help you with the valves. Really easy, etched from one piece of steel and works brilliant (it ripped my vice from the workbench, so the valve works). PM me , if you want...
Just throw fores into the burner, it will eat about anything that can be set on fire...![]()
I saw the great work Mash Rookie made on his rig...oh..what a beauty. Mash Rookie, where ever you are...we honor you as we hold you in memory.
Cranky, some copper castings won't be out of line on your rig...i think they may be a nice supplement to it.
Oh, man...i know how it is...all those "crazy" ideas and the eager to build, and then the wife wants a porch..![]()
2 problems with that plan, First I don't want to advertise my activities and second she has specific ideas about what that porch should look like and the only glass involved is in light bulbs, but she did buy me that glass tube so she does deserve a porch. Guess I need to get in gear and start building it.ranger_ric wrote:Cranky, Lets think outside of the box... Mama wants a new porch... we need Form and Function....
Lets make one of the supports muggles 3...... (she did buy you a cool glass cylinder, supports can be cylinders)
Just an idea,,,, dream on that one tonight...
I'm sure it won't take very long when I get in gear, Too bad you're not closer ranger_ric, I thought since your location is West of Eden you must be on the Washington coast. That's only a few hours from meranger_ric wrote:Wish I was closer Cranky I would come over and give ya a hand... We could knock that porch out in about 3 qts of UJSSM...
No, I haven't bought any materials yet, I made a rough sketch and an incomplete materials list and planned on going through and completing the list and buying everything a couple weeks ago but time gets away from me so I am going to try to get it this week. I was thinking about seeing if there are any materials left at the True Value in Federal Way that's going out of business, if not I guess it will be Home Depot. The only real problem is she wants special order Trexx type decking but like I said, it's not going to be very big so even that shouldn't cost much We just need to get it ordered and I figure I can get everything else ready while we wait for that or use something temporary.bearriver wrote:Hey Cranky, do you got the material for that deck?
I don't mind one bit when one of my threads wanders a bit, it will eventually find it's way back. After all I'm the one who brought up the subject of porches. Speaking of that I intended to buy all the stuff for the porch yesterday but when I got to the hardware store I reached into my pocket for my list and it was gonefrodo wrote:Cranky,, Please excuse my highjack.
Today is my Sunday and last week passed very slowly. My green beans are getting pissey because they need me to finish the trellis so they can grow big and tall and I am really over complicating that. I worked at least an hour every day on that this past week and just now am ready to add the trellis work but I can tell you this, it isn't going to blow over this year, like it did last year or collapse under the weight of wet beans when the rain comes, like it did the year before. I love my weekends and would rather be doing so many other things besides that stuff but I will all have it done soon and be able to take a break and maybe get the garage clean and run off all that cider and birdwatchers I've got sitting there taunting me.likker liker wrote:cranky, I have more days like that then I'd like to admit. Some times I'm surprised that I can find my way home
cranky wrote:planned on going through and completing the list and buying everything a couple weeks ago but time gets away from me so I am going to try to get it this week. I was thinking about seeing if there are any materials left at the True Value in Federal Way that's going out of business, if not I guess it will be Home Depot. The only real problem is she wants special order Trexx type decking but like I said, it's not going to be very big so even that shouldn't cost much We just need to get it ordered and I figure I can get everything else ready while we wait for that or use something temporary.