Hey everyone. I am looking to build a 2x6 arch for next year. I was wondering what you guys have used for thickness of angle iron and steel for the sides. If anyone has any pictures or designs that would be much appreciated!
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Hey everyone. I am looking to build a 2x6 arch for next year. I was wondering what you guys have used for thickness of angle iron and steel for the sides. If anyone has any pictures or designs that would be much appreciated!
I'm also planning the same - but smaller, a 2x3 or 2x4. From the reading I have done on this site it seems the minimum to use is 1-1/4 x 1/8 angle. Seems most people are using 1-1/2 (may also be more common). 1/4" thick seems overkill, so seems 3/16" is a great compromise.
People are using anything from 10 ga to 20 ga. I'm planning to use 18 ga but I think I can get a good deal on 14 ga. Ignoring firebrick the sheet metal weight can add up quickly which is important for my design which I will move/store each season.
I hope to post my plans for review soon.
Don't skip the fire brick it will help keep the heat off your legs.
Pyro /mr.red maple
try this thread from Brian Kloepfer , has dimensions and everything.
copied it for a 2x3 I used 2x2x1/4 for the fire box because thats what was the cheapest
for me but other have used 1 1/2 x1 1/2 x 1/8 make sure to insulate and firebrick it
I used 1 inch ceramic wool and split firebrick and it still get hot !
http://mapletrader.com/community/sho...-homemade-arch
I wouldn't use anything thinner than 3/16" angle. My homemade arch is framed and has legs that 1/4". If theres any chance of larger pans down the road and stretching the arch is needed 1/4" will add strength. Grates, bricks and pans full of sap and syrup all add up to a lot weight. And sturdy framing will help prevent any "tweaking" that might happen from moving each season. The insulation is a must. That will protect the sides from burning/rusting out. The bricks are needed to protect the insulation when firing. My bricks are not cemented in for moving purposes and they don't crack being allowed to "move" a little bit.
Good luck with the build.
I've got a bunch of house water/steam radiators if you're gonna need grates. I'm in north-central MA.
I used all 2x2x3/16 angle on my build
http://mapletrader.com/community/sho...2x5+arch+build
I think this is a link to pics of what I built if it helps
I used 2x2x3/16. I would not go with 1/8" as the firebox heat is pretty severe and I've seen warping and twisting of a previous arch of my neighbors with 1/8" steel.