So many people that have hung out with the warmth and played in the sand of my wonderful Fire Gardens have asked me how they could make one of their own. Well I’ve taken the guess work out of all the fittings and sizes and put together a few kits that I use all the time in my work.
Available Kits:
FR12SLP 12″ steel fire ring with low pressure regulator
This is a great set up for 14-22″ sand gardens.
Contains:
12″ steel fire ring, weldable 1/2 coupler, 3/8″ 45 deg to 1/2 NPT fitting (to connect to the gas hose), 1/2 x 2″ brass nipple, Teflon tape, and a low pressure 1/4 FPT regulator with needle valve.
FR12SHP 12″ steel fire ring with a 0-60 psi regulator and a venturi mixer
This is a great setup for 14-22″ sand gardens, rocks, high temp glass, or other porous materials etc that need a venturi (gas air mixer) to achieve a clean soot free burn.
12″ steel fire ring, weldable 1/2 coupler, 3/8″ 45 deg to 1/2 NPT fitting (to connect to the gas hose), 2pc 1/2 x 2″ brass nipples, gas orifice (.0250), Teflon tape, and a high pressure 0-60 psi regulator.
$150.00 plus tax and shipping
Examples of Fire Gardens and Patio Heaters (Replaced the fire ring with unique burners) made with this setup
Upgrades to above kits:
18″steel fire ring $22 (good for 24-30″ sand gardens)
12″ stainless steel fire ring $60 (Stainless will last longer and the small gas hole won’t rust shut if you leave in the rain)
18″ stainless steel fire ring $90 FR18SSLP $185
In addition to these kits you will need a container that isable to handle high temperatures and be fully sealed underneath (leaks or drain holes will also allow gas out). A 55 gal drum works good. The weldable coupler provided will need to be welded though the bottom, legs added, then simply attach the fittings, ring, hose, propane BBQ tank and add sand. Sand should be 3-4″ above the ring. This is a match light system and I like those plumbing torches to light mine. Light the torch, then turn on the gas with the flame above the sand. It will take several seconds for the sand to fill with gas and rise to the top. Once lit it’s time to play in the sand with simple tools. This works best after dark when you can turn the flame down very low tell you only see a blue flame.
Fire is hot! DO NOT TOUCH the sand. It’s sticks and will burn before you can get it off. I would add a safety rail to keep young ones from falling on the hot edge and in the sand. It’s also a great place to keep your tools and rest your feet. 30″ is a great height to stand next to, and 14-18″ is great to sit around. Provide a minimum of 6″ below the coupler on the bottom for the fittings and hose. Keep your sand dry by covering in the rain.
Contact me at 510 444 7007, or email me at books@formandreform.com
This was a big hit at the party this weekend. I’m looking forward to using it at more events. The fire photo booth is a back drop of fire and a fire ball for a flash! It warms the subjects and bathes them in a natural glow. Thanks to Dave and Tackett for helping built this and run it all night!
Our man is down and fighting hard to make his way back.
Todd was involved in an accident which included a large metal structure falling on him after the most recent SRL show at Robodock in Amsterdam. He suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and his recovery time is going to be long and unpredictable. SRL’s liability insurance provided by Robodock has seemingly been denied and Alex and Todd need help to survive financially through this next chapter of their recovery.
Please join a world wide community of artists, machinists, adventurists, educators, purveyors of life to build The Wall and to help support the immediate financial needs of Todd Blair and his incredible wife Alexandra Ismerio who is at his side. The Wall will be a kinetic sculpture of 25 gears, each representing an individual or group who raised $$ and modified their gear to be placed amongst the rest.
Please support the fundraising efforts of the gear modifiers. No donation is too small. It will all go directly to Todd and Alex.
I’ve joined the rank and file SRL insurance plan and kicked into high gear with a new fire piece for Todd’s Wall project.
We have already raised half of our goal and we need your support to make it to the end.
All donations are tax deductible thanks to our friends at The Luggage Store Gallery Please make sure to indicate Todd Wall/Jon Sarriugarte (so I can track our progress) and make sure all your contact info is current so we can send you a receipt.
Checks can be made out to:
The Luggage Store Gallery
please indicate me as the gear modifier you would like to sponsor
Send to:
Amy Critchett
28 West St
Petaluma CA
94952
Please email amy {at} srl {dot} org ASAP if you have any questions or would like to participate in any way.
What a night! Here are some pictures I took right before we opened. I was so busy the rest of the night I never got a shot of the 700+ people that came to support Todd Blair.
Getting ready
Enjoying a quite drink, while Alan chums the tip jar
A good tip got a response from the bar tenders
Brian, Ellen, and Amy ready to go
Kent’s Mule artcar. Sorry Todd no one had a horse version.
The Yard space. This space was packed all night.
Steamed Hot Dog raised over $300!
Christopher was the ever present, but never seen fire safety officer.
Posted Under: Boiler Bar and Theater,Todd Blair
This post was written by Form & Reform on December 3, 2007 Comments Off on The Ball
keep checking as we’re still updating as more info comes in!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
8:00 PM – 1:00AM
SomArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan
San Francisco, California 94103
A ball celebrating decadence benefitting Todd Blair who suffered severe head injury after the last SRL show in Amsterdam. He has a long road of medical bills, living and rehab expenses. Todd’s SRL, CCA, and other communities join forces presenting an evening of entertainment, bazaar, silent and live auction of many fine art, kinetic sculpture, peoples’ highly coveted skills, etc.
Cash bar + Food from Foodhacker Marc Powell and Crew
Hot dogs steamed by Neverwas Steam Car!
Art auction with pieces from: Stelarc, SRL, Lynn Hershman, Eduardo Kac, and more
Collectibles + Services for sale/auction:
Make: magazine collectors’ set
Neverwas Steam Car at your next party
Sewing Coaching from Melanie Miguel
Welding class from Kal Spelletich
more…
Holiday Shopping Craft and Electronics Bazaar
DJ Vordo + Joan Jeanrenaud (of Kronos Quartet)
Gibson Pearl Belly Dancers, Kristen, Kyrsten
More bellydancing by Janice Solimeno and her girls
Flaming Lotus Girls
SWARM
Extra Action Marching Band Flaming Art Bars from Jon Sarriugarte the makers of the SS Alpha Fox
more…
See the website for more details and updates:
srl.org/shows/events/todd/
Track Todd’s progress on his recovery blog updated daily by his love Alexandra from Amsterdam: toddblair.wordpress.com/
$10 donation
Posted Under: Todd Blair
This post was written by Form & Reform on November 28, 2007 Comments Off on Todd’s Benefit Dec 1st
FR18SSLP $185
