I have a two part fit-up / fabrication question...
I have a 24 inch diameter drum, and I want to join a 5 inch pipe to the side of it. I want it to be a flush mount, so how can I mark the side of the tubing to get the right radius cut on it? I do not have the drum here yet, so I would like to cut the 5 inch pipe before hand. Any suggestions?
Secondly, I also have to cut a hole in the side of the drum for a 4" pipe to fit inside. How can I mark out a cut in the side of the 24 inch drum so the 4 inch pipe is a nice snug fit? If I were to take a compass (the high school drafting style) and set it for a 4" hole, center punch the drum then make the circle, will that be right? I think the curved side would complicate this dimension???
Sorry, these may be basic questions but I have very little experience with this type of fab work.
thanks, ron