Final post on this topic
I learned some valuable lessons from the build.
Before I get into the major points I wanted to Express my gratitude for everybody that commented or viewed this thread.
Specifically 4metals and Lou for suggesting that a nose pour furnace was the way to go.
Also to 4metals for pointing me in the right direction for crucibles with a spout.
Lou also suggested a hydraulic tilt mechanism.
I incorporated all these suggestions in the other two furnaces I built. (Seperate thread)
To jimdoc and frugal refiner who held my hand while I learned to post pictures and videos on the forum.
The burner was a separate challenge. I was not able to get the temperature I was after with a aspirated burner design. If I ever circle back to it I think kurtak has a good design I would like to see more of. (It's ok to be a copy cat as long as you copy the right cat)
I also tried compressed air and soon found that my 5 horse and 10 horse compressors did not give me the sustained temperature that I wanted.
In the end I went with commercial burners that have squirrel cage blowers. Also they had the benefit of pre engineered safety control and automatic pilot light features. More on these when I finish the other two furnaces.
Finally I dismantelled this furnace. I modified it's angle iron frame to support another furnace. And I plan to use the shell and burner for a pyrolysis unit trial in the future.
Thanks to all
Rick
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