26" Ash Pan Help

[BigRix]

I've decided that I want to make an ash pan for my 26" Chief.



I'm thinking about starting with a bowl of some kind and modifying it.

What I need is the dimensions of the original pan.

Overall width, depth and measurements of the slots.

Pics of a pan with a tape measure would be awesome.

I'm not to concerned with the material I use, but I want to try and match the shape as close as possible.

If I can find a good candidate bowl I will pass along any sourcing info and do a write up on the mods.

[pbe gummi bear]

Rix, I know the 22" twist discs have the same contour as the bottom of a 22" bowl.

Guys with a 26" ashpan, can you check if it's contoured to the 26" or 22" bowl?

GL with this!

[Jeff]

I know these aren't going to be too helpful, but its a place to start and see how it sits on the legs.  I'll try and measure up some pics later. 

[Craig]

26" twist pan has got to be the single hardest part to find. I wish I had access to a metal shop for fabricating one.

[Troy]

if someone wants to draw up the details in solidworks or some other engineering software, I can hit some of the fab shops near me and get some quotes.

The metal working guy next to me said it'd probably cost $10 to make

[Troy]

if someone wants to draw up the details in solidworks or some other engineering software, I can hit some of the fab shops near me and get some quotes.

The metal working guy next to me said it'd probably cost $10 to make

And seriously - if that's the case - i'll have a dozen or so made and sell them at cost.

[Jeff]

if someone wants to draw up the details in solidworks or some other engineering software, I can hit some of the fab shops near me and get some quotes.

The metal working guy next to me said it'd probably cost $10 to make

And seriously - if that's the case - i'll have a dozen or so made and sell them at cost.

That would be awesome

[pbe gummi bear]

Did someone say engineer?

[BigRix]

Put me first in line if you get some of those made up.

In the meantime, I'm thinking of starting with a wok like this one at a local Asian market.



It's about 20" across and would most likely catch more ashes than an original.

[pbe gummi bear]

genius!

[AnakiMana]

if someone wants to draw up the details in solidworks or some other engineering software, I can hit some of the fab shops near me and get some quotes.

The metal working guy next to me said it'd probably cost $10 to make

And seriously - if that's the case - i'll have a dozen or so made and sell them at cost.

Any chance you could get some 22 ashpans made, too? I have one kettle from '79 that was missing it and I didn't want to get the clip on style.

[1buckie]

 the wok is an idea I've had rolling around in the brain pan for awhile......might work real good !!!!

I have a throatless shear for cutting crazy stuff out like that.....could work for most of the cuts, but might have to switch to Dremel for the very tight angles..........

[Craig]

Troy, Id be in for 1 for sure!

[BigRix]

Just curious, were the originals spun or stamped?

[pbe gummi bear]

Stamped. I don't see the spinning rings on them.