The original post: /r/diy by /u/ShadowKethry on 2024-11-10 22:51:07.
Hi everyone,
This is my first post here, and I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on: my homemade Corsi–Rosenthal Box, inspired by Alton Brown’s Good Eats approach to beef jerky. I’ve built a Gen 1 version using hot glue, and I’m in the planning stages for a Gen 2 with some design improvements.
For the initial setup, I used an edge-to-plate construction method. This approach keeps each filter symmetrical around the box’s center but doesn’t center each filter perfectly with the others or the whole structure. Edge-to-plate essentially means each part attaches on a flat edge, creating symmetry but not true central alignment.
In Gen 2, I’m planning to use an edge-to-edge design, where each filter will line up directly with the next one. This method creates a centered alignment, so each filter is centered in relation to the others and to the whole setup, providing more structural consistency.
Gen 2 Design Adjustments:
- Center-Faced Cube Layout: Moving away from overlapping concentric cubes to a more centered cube design, allowing for greater stability and centralized airflow.
- Layered Outer Walls with Corner Gap Supports: Planning outer layers with support gaps at the corners, creating slots that will let me single or double stack filters as needed.
- Hinged Food Racks: Adding hinged racks in the center to support the jerky. This should make it easier to load and unload while keeping everything stable during the drying process.
Presently I am saving every cardboard slat, over 20x28x from shipping boxes to build my working materials. I could make it all from flat cardboard acting like sheet metal and box fram build, but I need to buy a drywall squared and a few other tools fro that.
I’m actually restarting my life and this is my first project build since I escaped hell in 2021. I get clean air and beef jerky as a reward for each generation of this home improvment. So it’s hella fun.
Open to any suggestions or tips from those who’ve worked on similar projects—thanks for checking it out!
