Thanks dirtsailor!
Just gotta say WOW!!! Great looking build!
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Thanks dirtsailor!
Just gotta say WOW!!! Great looking build!
I don't know. I'm on the fence whether to have it all sand blasted and paint it, or just keep it old and rusty looking. My original thought was to keep it rusty. That 20" pipe has been sitting in the steel yard for at least 20-30 years and has plenty of steel left in it. As thicker steel rusts, (1/4" +) I think it reaches a point were the rust actually preserves the metal. I think this thing will definately outliveDo you plan to treat the outside in an attempt to slow down the rust process? If so, what do you plan to do?
I agree with JD, one of my all time favorite "metal" builds on this site.
Wish builds would make it to the Caruosel everyonce in a while. This one is definitely worthy of being shown off to members who might not see it.
Wish builds would make it to the Caruosel everyonce in a while. This one is definitely worthy of being shown off to members who might not see it.
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I don't know. I'm on the fence whether to have it all sand blasted and paint it, or just keep it old and rusty looking. My original thought was to keep it rusty. That 20" pipe has been sitting in the steel yard for at least 20-30 years and has plenty of steel left in it. As thicker steel rusts, (1/4" +) I think it reaches a point were the rust actually preserves the metal. I think this thing will definately outlive
me if I just leave it alone. But I'm interested to hear what others think about painting it or not. Maybe I'll take a poll and see what people have to say.
Yes, I do need some kind of hand lever on the intake vents. Great Idea! I'm also not happy with the "Spring Loaded" Red Spigot door latches, so I think I'll do some kind of swivel bar latch off the side of the FB. Thank You for your comments.my vote is to leave it... season real good inside and out....
I gotta say.. for me.. this is my favorite build of all the builds on the forums...
If I may... somehow incorporate levers of this style (a shorter version).. to control the intake vents ?? just a thought ...
I agree whole heartedly!!!!!!!!!Wish builds would make it to the Caruosel everyonce in a while. This one is definitely worthy of being shown off to members who might not see it.
EXACTLY!!!!
I didn't mean to say it didn't look great as is. In fact as long as you're comfortable that it won't rust out on you I would leave it also. It have more character this way. Either way, very nice work.
I don't know. I'm on the fence whether to have it all sand blasted and paint it, or just keep it old and rusty looking. My original thought was to keep it rusty. That 20" pipe has been sitting in the steel yard for at least 20-30 years and has plenty of steel left in it. As thicker steel rusts, (1/4" +) I think it reaches a point were the rust actually preserves the metal. I think this thing will definately outlive
me if I just leave it alone. But I'm interested to hear what others think about painting it or not. Maybe I'll take a poll and see what people have to say.
No Problem, Thanks Rob! Didn't get it fired up this past weekend, too much going on with the Milwaukee Rally. The good news is my good friend at work has a big Apple tree he's willing to cut down
I didn't mean to say it didn't look great as is. In fact as long as you're comfortable that it won't rust out on you I would leave it also. It have more character this way. Either way, very nice work.
Thanks for mentioning that Wolfman. I was wondering if wet or especially green wood is OK to use. Hopefully that old Apple Tree will have some dead wood on it I can use right away.It's hard to beat free wood!! Apple is great and free is better!! Just make sure you let cure before use, you dont want to smoke with wet wood it will taste nasty!.