Bjorn Lampson's Projects
1000 pound beam challenge
The idea is to build a beam out of Styrofoam and Epoxy fiberglass with the following dimensions: span 40', web 8", and a cap width of 3", weighing under 25 lbs. When supported at each end, the beam should carry a distributed load of 1000 lbs without being damaged.
Electricity from Ground
An energy system that exploits the electrical potential difference between charged surfaces and induction
Used oil stove for shop heat
Very simple used oil stove to efficiently heat my shed
Used oil stove for shop heat
Chimney connector installation.
Adding the oil feed connections.
Connectnging the chimney
Conclusion
After hooking up the chimney and fuel lines, I grabbed a used oil jug to do a test burn. What came out of the jug was mostly coolant!! Ugh! So a few hours later after the oil tank was cleaned out and reinstalled, I was able to do a test burn. I had to soak a piece of rag in oil and put it inside and lit it with a blow torch. Once lit, the stove burned quite well apart from the poor weld at the bottom which leaked oil. I will have to fix that before I can use it properly. The stove makes quite a bit of roaring noise, fuel flow control is good. I might have to add a blower to make it burn a bit cleaner, but all in all it was a success!
