Got the (almost as got to stop on the way to calcis sunday to get some things) last of the shopping done this afternoon before 3. Went by and saw friend that was wanting input on converting a steam cleaner to a smelter. Told him it could be done but there are going to be some things (like diameter) that are going to have to be modified. the amount of refractory clay that it would take to line it and shrink the bore enough to use a fairly standard crucible would be more than he would want to pay for. Use a smaller tank and weld the blower to it. I also think he is going to need the blower to be at an angle to the tank to create a swirl in the flame as it enters the combustion chamber.

am exhausted. got everything ready to finish up in the am on the woodburning stove as well as the food. All food is cooked and in the fridge. got 24 deviled eggs, a pan of potato salad and 2 pans of sweet potatoes, pineapple, mandarin oranges and raisins with honey and spices, cheese and crackers (Thanks again Steve!), olives and dill spears. Hope it is all done. if not tis not gonna get done till later.

need to put up 4 sheets of metal around the stove and cut the greenhouse roof and install the flange and then the pipe. I think it will be a fairly simple job. got it all ready so will try to get up in the am and try to get it done before going to the folks for lunch.

Time for a last cup of cocoa and then to bed.

Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Night!

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