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    External rust pitting

    I used the JB weld as if it were bondo with a plastic putty knife. Ground it down smooth with a flap disk on my grinder. Came out pretty good, just have to let it cure for a week or so to make sure it's well hardened. So far after 4 (5 including initial higher temp burn in) nothing has let go. I...
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    Grind Grind

    willies sticks??
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    External rust pitting

    It's sitting in front of my 32x36 work shop, house is to the left and behind me when I took the picture. It's staying here on the farm. I've ran it 4 times, seems to do well where it's sitting but if one day it's in the way I'll just move it with the tractor. I did add a metal plate between the...
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    External rust pitting

    Finally finished it up a few months ago.... Not the best work I can do but it performs quite well. Can't wait for the steer to get to size (ear tag 63). I'm pouring the grain to him every day. Should be ready by winter.
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    I'm about to start....

    I think I'll go a little longer than I planned, can cut it off easier than add to it. Thanks Dave. Also, my firebox is at the bottom end of the size range, Using the calculator here and Feldons I get a firebox size of 19,050-19,250. My planned size comes out at 18,720. Do you think I should bump...
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    150 gallon reverse flow trailer build

    Nice!
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    External rust pitting

    Thanks guys for the ideas. I didn't see the areas when I was looking at the tank prior to purchase, my bad. I will try to grind/sand/etc to remove as much as I can without affecting structural strength of the steel. I think I'll just have to deal with it when I get to that point in my build. Did...
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    I'm about to start....

    Hello Dave. Yes I am. I've used the calculator, can't tell you how many times I've gone through it using different measurements as I tweaked the size of vents, stack, firebox, etc. I've also used Feldons for comparison, trying to make sure I'm on track. Any hints or tips as I get going? This is...
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    External rust pitting

    The heat is basically why I was asking. I found a couple products, Lab Metal and Thermosteel that say they are good to something like 1000 degrees but some reviews aren't the best. Was just wondering if anyone here had ever used anything like that and how it worked out.
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    External rust pitting

    I've started on my 250 gal build and came across some rust pitting on the outside of the tank. I'm really wanting to make this look nice when I'm done so I'd like to fill the pitting with something. Would be too large of an area to weld/grind. Does anyone know of a product that can be applied...
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    I'm about to start....

    That might work, thanks for the suggestion. I can see where this could be useful for other projects so it certainly wouldn't be a 1 time use item. I just got back from my nearest big box store, bought a 8' length of I think it's paneling trim. Going to make a mark down by the dome and the back...
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    I'm about to start....

    I'm about to start my 250 gal reverse flow build. I've used all the calculators and have all the dimensions nailed down I believe. I've been lurking, researching, etc on the various boards a long while now to the point I think I'm ready to go except for one thing. Simple as it is, it's really...
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