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Step 2A Suitable Crucible
So I took the empty 14.1oz and put it in the vice.
We used my hack saw to cut just under the seam then de-burred the edges.
If you look at the bottom you should see 4 holes. Use a marker to draw a line up the side in line with a hole.
Use the ball peen hammer (or any hammer) and bang out where the line is. This will make a spout. (may take a little working to get it right but as long as it's there, pouring will be easier)
Now draw lines up the sides from the holes adjacent from the side with the spout.
About 1/4 inch from the top, mark the line, and drill at that mark on both sides.
I used a drill but anything number of things could be used.
Make sure your metal bar fits in the holes.
Put on a pair of leather work gloves.
Now mark the center of the bar.
Heat it up over the torch.
When the metal turns red, bend it in half to make an acute angle but not completely in half. (see picture)
Quench the metal in some water and heat up the ends one at a time. Bend them in so they face each other.
Quench the ends and re heat the center bend. Unbend it and rebend it so the ends that you bent in fit into the holes in your half of a propane tank.
Quench the center bend and ensure that your new handle moves freely in it's holes.
You are now the proud parent of a crucible.
We used my hack saw to cut just under the seam then de-burred the edges.
If you look at the bottom you should see 4 holes. Use a marker to draw a line up the side in line with a hole.
Use the ball peen hammer (or any hammer) and bang out where the line is. This will make a spout. (may take a little working to get it right but as long as it's there, pouring will be easier)
Now draw lines up the sides from the holes adjacent from the side with the spout.
About 1/4 inch from the top, mark the line, and drill at that mark on both sides.
I used a drill but anything number of things could be used.
Make sure your metal bar fits in the holes.
Put on a pair of leather work gloves.
Now mark the center of the bar.
Heat it up over the torch.
When the metal turns red, bend it in half to make an acute angle but not completely in half. (see picture)
Quench the metal in some water and heat up the ends one at a time. Bend them in so they face each other.
Quench the ends and re heat the center bend. Unbend it and rebend it so the ends that you bent in fit into the holes in your half of a propane tank.
Quench the center bend and ensure that your new handle moves freely in it's holes.
You are now the proud parent of a crucible.
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Reading your post makes me thing that having a fan blowing on the floor is a good idea too to disperse any remaining propane that does come out before it's concentrated enough to ignite.