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[SusanJoM]

I'll bet I could mess that up in no time flat 
Seriously, I don't know how you keep such a neat work site.
Mine is always chaotic....

[Daave]

I'll bet I could mess that up in no time flat 
Seriously, I don't know how you keep such a neat work site.
Mine is always chaotic....

You'll notice that I'm zoomed into the corner of my workbench. If I zoom out, it's not nearly as neat!

[easygene]

Thanks Dave.  Really envy you and your set up!

[rodraguirre]

Here it is!

Today the last major piece of my new setup - the almighty VARIAC!!! - arrived and I finally had a couple batches roasted tonight. I'm in the game now! Of course still lots of enhancements planned (I'll definitely copy Daave's grommets), but overall I'm super happy!!!

[easygene]

love that exhaust hose.  Mine flares up from 2 to 4" and is really messy.  Looked for one like yours but so far no luck.
Even tried Lowes and Home Depot and still searching.

Can't quite make out how its attached but looks like you used a clamp to secure it.
Great job.

[rodraguirre]

Hey Gene

I actually got mine from Lowes. It's this 3-in x 96-in Aluminum Semi-Rigid Flexible Duct.

Then I couldn't find a 3-inch vent, so I bought this 4-inch dryer vent and used a 4-in-to-3-in reducer to get it connected to the duct:


For the vent bowl (2.5-in), I couldn't find a 3-in-to-2.5-in reducer, so I made two small cuts in the duct, used some tape and clamped it to the bowl.

Another very useful addition was this 12-inch dolly, which I'm using as a base for the vent bowl and it was a perfect fit. I drilled holes in each leg and fixed it using cable ties. The wheels make it super easy to re-position it and gives room for the duct:

[Chert]

Here it is!

Today the last major piece of my new setup - the almighty VARIAC!!! - arrived and I finally had a couple batches roasted tonight. I'm in the game now! Of course still lots of enhancements planned (I'll definitely copy Daave's grommets), but overall I'm super happy!!!

What gas settings seems to work with that dial?

[rodraguirre]

Not sure I got your question... What do you mean by gas setting? The cajun burner is connected to a 20lb propane tank. The regulator is only .5 psi, so I can get to max 3.0kpa when fully open. Looking for a replacement, probably a high-pressure adjustable regulator that I can set to something close to 1 psi.

What dial are you referring to? The one that comes built-in I don't use. It's always fully open and the gas control is solely done using the needle valve.

[Chert]

Not sure I got your question... What do you mean by gas setting? The cajun burner is connected to a 20lb propane tank. The regulator is only .5 psi, so I can get to max 3.0kpa when fully open. Looking for a replacement, probably a high-pressure adjustable regulator that I can set to something close to 1 psi.

What dial are you referring to? The one that comes built-in I don't use. It's always fully open and the gas control is solely done using the needle valve.

That was rreally poorly worded.  Sorry.  I meant to ask how many inches or setting on the dial are you needing to roast.  On mine I have gone as high as 3.8 out of max 10 with 500 grams charge at 220C dry end at 5 - 6 min.  I am curious since your burner is essentially the same as mine.

[rodraguirre]

Ok, now I got it.

So Basically, for the roast below (don't bother about the events, I screwed up a bit), I went as high as 2.5 KPa after TP and got to DE at 5:00. This was for a Ethiopia Drima Zede Natural from Bodhi Leaf, 454g and charge at 222C.

The KPa reading is in the inside of the dial and that's the one I'm using as a reference.

[Chert]

That is more gas flow than I use, but I chopped my stand down so perhaps the flames are a touch closer to the drum.

Thanks for satisfying my curiousity.  My gauge max is 10 in H2O and does not show kPa.

[phischmi]

Santa brought me a new roasting bench!
Now it's the ideal height and i've got a separate space for those gas cans, beans and other stuff.
I'm happy

[easygene]

Phischmi said:

Now it's the ideal height

Looks good.  That looks to be 30" in height.  Used it yet?

[phischmi]

It's 35" (90cm) in height.
No, just built it up today and was suprised by it's measures and stability.
Really looking forward to roasting on it

[brew]

Here it is!

Today the last major piece of my new setup - the almighty VARIAC!!! - arrived and I finally had a couple batches roasted tonight. I'm in the game now! Of course still lots of enhancements planned (I'll definitely copy Daave's grommets), but overall I'm super happy!!!

What are the dimensions of your workspace?