What door should I cut on my new build

bigsal51

Smoke Blower

Original poster

Jul 6, 2008

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• Sep 19, 2012

• #1

I'm tired of having to put lips on the doors so im cutting the side all the way across but which is more desirable? 1 2 or 3

 

ribwizzard

Master of the Pit

May 10, 2012

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Orlando and Tampa Florida

• Sep 20, 2012

• #2

Thinking the traditional door would turn out better. Built one with a lid like that once and was never happy with it.

 

mike johnson

Master of the Pit

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Mar 9, 2012

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Lacey, WA.

• Sep 20, 2012

• #3

I kinda like the idea, but all that extra metal would make for a heavy door wouldnt it?

 

bluffton smoker

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Aug 15, 2012

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Lucasville, OH

• Sep 20, 2012

• #4

I kinda 3rd these 2 gents opinion. With a longer total cut, you stand a greater chance for leakage an heat loss. BUT I like #2.

 

smokinjoe1970

Meat Mopper

Sep 15, 2012

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I am From California But I live In Kensett Ar. Rig

• Sep 20, 2012

• #5

Yeah I concur  I don't like the looks of a grill  or smoker cut this way, Plus the weight is a real issue. But definitely Not #3

 

bigsal51

Smoke Blower

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Jul 6, 2008

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• Sep 20, 2012

• #6

Thanks guys I guess I'll go with a traditional.