Charlie, I ended up cutting my doors at 12 and about 330 if that makes since. It's just enough I can slide grates in and out under the three o clock position. I didn't want to go all the way to four because my doors wouldn't have shut right and their would've been an opening for smoke to come out. As far as my hinges, I bought some weld on hinges from tractor supply and I'm going to give those a shot. The ones I really wanted to use were pretty pricey and I couldn't justify spending the money but we will see. As far as progress.... Not much. :(Okie,
How is your smoker coming along? I'd be interested in your progress. What are you doing for hinges on the doors? What configuration did you end up using for laying out the doors 2:00 TO 4:00?
Thanks
Charlie
I'm wanting to build a similar smoker. I saw where you mentioned life got crazy. I can understand that. I too have a wife that got her masters. I kind of felt like I was single again for about two years. Hang in there. It gets better. I see it's been a while since you last posted. I hope you're able to get back to it soon.
Happy smoking,
Smoke_Chef