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Post by Thomobigands on Aug 1, 2017 12:25:22 GMT
Currently have a temporary wooden door but would like to upgrade to a metal one. Nothing fancy, thin sheet of metal that I'll probably then drill and attach a handle.
What metal do u use though and how do I cut it? Steelworks place near me supplies sheets and will cut it square but not the
Curve at the top?
I have an angle grinder with a metal disk if that will work it am happy to buy a cheap hand tool if needs be.
Any thoughts?
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Post by oblertone on Aug 1, 2017 18:29:33 GMT
Find another metal provider ? I made a cardboard template and took it to my local metal basher; he produced a shallow dish of the correct proportions into which I glued a slab of 25mm vermiculite, two Aga handles off eBay and a short probe thermometer from Clas Olsen, been working well for three years !  |
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Post by Thomobigands on Aug 1, 2017 20:02:53 GMT
Thats pretty decent. How much did he/she charge you for that if you dont mind me asking? I have tried looking up metal fabricators but they all seem commercial based and I worry that people will rub their hands with glee as soon as they hear the word bespoke!
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Post by oblertone on Aug 2, 2017 8:46:31 GMT
I'm not sure about the cost, but seem to think it was around £25 for the metal alone, handles were cheap at £4, thermometer about £8, vermiculite £10 ....
Now you see why I don't like adding it all up !
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Post by Thomobigands on Aug 2, 2017 16:22:20 GMT
That's still not bad. Second guy has just said £50 for a basic door cutting out!
If anyone reading this is in the Staffordshire area and can chip in with a recommendation please do.
Also, the first rule of WFO club is never add up the cost of construction. The second rule of WFO club is.....
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Post by crammy on Aug 3, 2017 17:44:19 GMT
I shall be making my own one when i get that far. I was going to use to layers of stainless steel sheet and sandwich in between the off cuts of my ceramic fiber board which is 50mm thick and then weld stainless sheet all the way round to seal the board in so no fibers can get out. I will have to weight for a sheet of stainless to come into work and steel the off cut, but im guessing it would still cost about 120 with all the tig welding
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Post by Thomobigands on Aug 6, 2017 20:54:59 GMT
Whoa, that's a pricy door. Was hoping to spend about £20!
Am thinking that I might just go to the steelworks I know, grab a reasonably sturdy square piece and see what my metal disc angle grinder can do to it. Drill and bolt on a handle. Boom.
Anything has to be better than my makeshift plywood door that keeps threatening to set itself on fire!
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Post by albacore on Aug 6, 2017 21:38:40 GMT
You can cut curves in steel sheet up to 3mm successfully with a decent jigsaw. Buy a pack of good quality fine tooth bimetal blades, keep the speed low and spray the cut very frequently with lubricant. Cut slightly wide and finish off with a flap wheel in your angle grinder.
Lance
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Post by devontiger on Aug 6, 2017 21:43:32 GMT
albacore, O thats very disappointing... Quote " keep the speed low and spray the cut very frequently with " I thought you were going to say " with your beer"..... LOL  |
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Post by albacore on Aug 6, 2017 21:55:08 GMT
Crack it open afterwards - you'll need it if you've been cutting 304 stainless!
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Post by Thomobigands on Aug 7, 2017 6:36:15 GMT
albacore, O thats very disappointing... Quote " keep the speed low and spray the cut very frequently with " I thought you were going to say " with your beer"..... LOL Agh! Why do they make metal so hard! |
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Post by downunderdave on Aug 7, 2017 13:46:33 GMT
Seek out someone with a laser cutter. It will cut a beautifully clean edge. Our school has one, they are becoming quite common.
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Post by wnay on Aug 9, 2017 16:32:24 GMT
I was going to say the same thing. Mark up the plate, even with slots in the bottom and post on a local Facebook group/selling page to find someone with a laser or plasma cutter. Offer a crate of beer or similar. People with these kind of tools love getting use out of them and "free" beer.
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Post by Thomobigands on Oct 18, 2017 11:59:19 GMT
Still don't have a door for the oven yet but am about to throw out a room heater. It's one of the glorified toaster ones with the heating element inside. Appears to have a powder coated metal skin to it though and so was wondering whether to strip the skin off and try and cut/bend it into a door shape.
Anyone any ideas on this? Will the heat of the oven melt the paint off? Will that matter though???
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