I think it is a cool reuse of an item that would end up in the scrap yard then bought by some foreign company looking to make some stupid trinket that us dumb Americans will buy. that said do a burn off of the paint. before anything else. happy mapeling!.
Bill Donovan Loving life in Boston New York
2016 block arch in progress eyeing up several trees. trying to figure best configuration for chimney. .
2014: 20-25 taps block arch. 3- 6 inch deep steam table pans . 17 quarts of syrup from from reds, silvers and sugars.
2011: 9 trees tapped block arch 2 steam table pans 1 side burner on the propane grill..1.5 gallons of syrup
1 understanding and supportive wife
1 daughter that loves all things maple
Only thing I can see you might need is a grate up about 8 inches below your pan to keep the flame there, and let the ashes fall through. split your wood about wrist size and Gotta keep the flame on the bottom of the pan. I say, burn it up, warp it, boil it til it melts, then figure out how to do something better next year, we all seem to do that.
SevenCreeksSap
About 80 taps and a sapsucker.
A wife who doesn't shop and lets me buy Maple stuff
Thanks for your consideration of my perspective; I do appreciate it. In the future I will try to keep in mind that even when people aren't asking for suggestions, that those commenting are trying to help and not bash others.Originally Posted by bushmoose
Have a great season!
Post pics after you fire it up and before it warps to high heaven.
Go to home depot and buy a sheet of concrete board for tile flooring. Then cut it to fit sides and bottom and back. I use it and for 9 dollars for a 3 x 6 piece it's cheaper than firebrick. Especially for experimental use. I have 3 layers of it on my homemade pile.
It will work fine , I have used this to boil down sap for 3 years now
Just have a good fire in it to burn the paint off before you boil, in 3 years I had to replace the stack once LOL
It just helps out when your main unit is overwhelmed
Last edited by 70 Buick; 03-09-2014 at 04:53 PM.
Hi 70 Buick - My first rig was close to your barrel stove - Vogelzang kit and all - only I had one large batch pan. I did preheat with a stainless pot on either side of my stack as you show in the picture. LOL - I really like the two drawer filling cabinet evaporator - First time I have saw a rig like this - good idea. Hey! Have a great season.
Mike
2x5 F.O. Tank Arch/Wood Fired
2x5 Mark/Josh Custom Pans
12 x 14 Sugar Shack
55 Sure Taps - 100 Unsure Taps
Yellowdog - My apology - I read the last post first. This is the First time I have saw the filing cabinet evaporator. Both You and 70 Buick have made one - I think it is a great idea. Hope You make a lot of maple syrup on it.
Mike
2x5 F.O. Tank Arch/Wood Fired
2x5 Mark/Josh Custom Pans
12 x 14 Sugar Shack
55 Sure Taps - 100 Unsure Taps
When you have no $$$ you make do with what you have
Sometimes it is just about having a good time, get the family outside have a few beers and laughs
How is this working Yellowdog 64? made any syrup yet?
SevenCreeksSap
About 80 taps and a sapsucker.
A wife who doesn't shop and lets me buy Maple stuff
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