The gasifier is coming along. I have started work on the hopper:
I am using a 55 gallon drum, much wider than the hearth section, and reducing with this ring. Cutting out the bottom (note the alignment mark):
And with the ring in place. The ring sticks into the barrel about an inch, to make a trap for condensate.
Cleaned up for welding:
On the hearth: Since I have decided against the preheating air tubes, I am going straight in from the sides. More holes to drill.
And holes to tape over. Duck tape to the rescue!
The cyclone filter is getting closer, too. I actually tested it out, and I will post the video when I can (Internet is flaky today). I made an intake for it from sheet metal:
Notice that nothing is welded yet. That's because I am going to take the plunge and buy a welder. A 90 amp Harbor Freight special...don't snicker, I know some guys that have used them successfully. Should have that by next week. So I am prepping lots of material to weld in the meantime.
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