Optimus No.8 help with dimensions of the pot support

Optimus 99, the light brother.

I expect the 8 to be as good as this one

 

Hello Kerophile,

Step 2, the color of your Optimus 8 is the original one or a personal choice?
Mine seems to have light Grey.

Do you recommend sandblasting my case?

Thanks in advance

Best regards

 

Hi @kok. The steel case came from France, via my friend Tim. It was essentially fully stripped when I received it but there were traces of green paint, the colour of which I have tried to replicate.
I baked the case after partially dried to get a quicker and more complete cure.

The paint itself is a heat-resistant type (to around 200 deg. C), which I am trying out. The colour is British Racing Green.

I guess sand-blasting is as good as other preparation methods for this application.

Best Regards,
Kerophile.

 

Pre PTC Optimus 8s & 8Rs

See Bryan Miller (RIP) comments on case materials and paint colours.

 

Second one in place.
Not much space between the cap and the pot stand closing the box, but it works.
Next time it will be 3.5mm.

My box seems to be galvanized, maybe the way to go

 

Done, case sandblasted and nickel plated, painted (not so well)

-sandblasting is brutal
-nickel plating is not a good idea, the steel is too flexible, the nickel not.

-painting in winter is stupid.

I have many things to learn

Olivier

 

Hi @kok. Your stove looks beautiful! Well done.
The next one will be easier!
Best Regards,
Kerophile.

 

Thank you Kerophile.

Salutations de Genève

Olivier