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Biochar Kiln-Oregon Kiln

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Project data
Type kiln
Authors Kelpie Wilson
Location Oregon, United States
Status Deployed
Years 2018
Made Yes
Cost 700
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Complete shop drawings for fabricating the Oregon Kiln to make biochar.

Here is a set of dimensioned shop drawings for fabricating the Oregon Kiln - a simple bin kiln for making biochar. The kiln includes a drain hole and plug for draining the quench water.

Oregon Kiln - Forestry Size: 5’ x 4’ x 2’

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Oregon Kiln - Bill of Materials for (1) 5’x4’x2’ Kiln
pcs. Type of Material Purpose of Material
1 5’ x 8’ x 14 ga. sheet metal Kiln body
2 5’ x 2’ x 14 ga. sheet metal Kiln sides
4 5/8” dia. Round, 24” long Handles
1 1⁄4” x 3 1⁄2” Flat Bar, 8” long Corner braces for lift points
4 2” x 2” x 1⁄4” angle, 5’ 6” long Rim reinforcement
1 1 1⁄2” pipe coupling, inside threads Drain hole
1 1 1⁄2” pipe plug Drain plug
4 1⁄2” steel eye hooks and bolts Lift hooks
Estimated Fabrication Cost – labor and materials (2017 prices) $700

Fabrication Details

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  • Cut 5’ x 8’ sheet as shown and bend. Then weld on side panels for kiln body.
  • Or cut panels separately and weld together.
  • Drain hole and handle details shown in photograph.
Page data
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Authors Kelpie Wilson
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Language English (en)
Translations Portuguese
Related 1 subpages, 2 pages link here
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Created September 18, 2023 by Kelpie Wilson
Last edit January 8, 2026 by MetadescriptionsBot
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