[TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this again

[Chuck Robinson]

Hey Jerry,
If you are using scrap stainless, test it with a magnet.
If its magnetic use 308. If its non magnetic use 316.
These aren't going to be stressed much.
Chuck

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert J Hill" <wskewinu at mac.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Coal Forges - lets try this again


> Isn't there an issue of, sorry for the spelling, hexavalent chromium 
> burning off stainless?
> Rob
> On Jul 4, 2007, at 05:22, Jerry Smith wrote:
> 
> What type of stainless steel, I would say 1/4 for the
> bottom plate and something like 10 guage for the
> sides.
> 
> I have a small MIG welding for the tack welding and a
> Tomnstone to do the seam around for the sides. What
> electrodes for the side seams 308/308L, 309/309L or
> 316/316L
> 
> Am I on the right track for making this from
> stainless?
> 
> I figure the legs I can use black iron pipe, and find
> some wheels to make the movable.
> 
> Jerry
> 
> 
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