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Yeah probably going to cut and fix it. But i wonder with as even as the temps are with a RF, and the fact that I am adding the baffle plate under the RF at the firebox end to prevent a HOT SPOT, And it is a small unit

I need to think on this a bit before I cut it
 
The first Rf we built was trial and error (a little)  I wasn't aware of this great site so We just took what information I had by looking at as many smokers as I could. We thought about it, discussed it and tacked it up. We made several changes throughout the build.

Best advice is Plan it out, Draw it out, study it, check and recheck your calculations and dimensions then tack it before you weld it out. That way you can see what it looks like and if you want or need to make changes a lot easier.

Gary
 
So I got a lot of work done today on my firebox

Started by marking the opening

then drilled holes (used for blind welding the door seals)

then cut out firebox door

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Then I worked on the vent systems

first one of the bottom vents (the row along the bottom )

Then added the door latch/handle

then the top opening and slide 

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Next was the firebox to CC opening

If you look at this picture you will notice a cross shaped opening in the bottom, this will be used as an additional vent/ash removal like Weber uses on there charcoal grills

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Looks good to me.....   
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.. now waiting for the smoke....
 
If your gap is small I would go with the RTV, you won't even be able to see it

Gary
 
The ''dry fit'' of the CC door is very nice (heck I have a press I can change how it fits)  I am planing my hinge placement around the type of gasket i use

and metal moves when heat is applied as we all know, so i want a gasket that will accommodate

I really like the look of the nomex stick on gasket 1/8 in by 1/2 in wide but the rtv is also very appealing

the only question left is durability of the product chosen 

I am most likely over thinking this 
 
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