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That's very true, it's kinda sad that I have to demote her to sidekick status though. Oh well She'll get over it.
 
You think JB Weld would work in place of furnace cement?
No, it's only heat resistant to 500* and furnace cement is to 2000* and is made for this purpose. It's only 3.99 a tub, so no big investment.

Also What purpose will this serve?
It seals the openings, keeping the heat from escaping and smoke in.


I assume it's for added durability and stability but I want to be sure.
Yes it does

Will the same method work with the chimney mod as well or will I need to get some rivets and brackets to mount the mod?
Put the cement on the chimney, slide the tubing over it and secure with a hose clamp.



You got some pics of how this mod works? I don't want to make extra holes before I know all the hows and whys and end up with an oversized lawn ornament.
I secured my lower end with a large paper clamp, the pop rivets and clip will be more permanent, any time you drill a hole, like for the two thermometers use the cement, it will seal and be more secure.

Lard, oddly enough, is hard to come by here (prolly the Cali helath nut mentality). I'm assuming I can use crisco or some other shortening to cure my grates as thats what I used on my cast iron cookware.
Yes, that will work just fine, it was just my preference.

Thats also a good idea aout the foil...wish i thought of that when I did my pans. The oven still hasn't recovered from that.
If you have a self cleaner, it should take it off, if not use a mild soap solution and some elbow grease.
 
Thanks for all that info. Sorry if I seem to be nuking this, but I expect to get a lot of mileage outta this baby and don't want any irreversable mistakes.

About the hose clamp, would the ones that normally come with the dryer vent (if you buy the set these come with it) work? or would I need something else? Is the clamp temporaty until the cement sets or am I going to want something permanent?

Is there a way to secure the lower end of the chimney extension using the cement? or will the cement not adhere to the vent very well?
 
Deejay says:

Better to learn from others mistakes then to make then yourself!
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(Cheaper to)
 
Brennan;68015 said:
Thanks for all that info. Sorry if I seem to be nuking this, but I expect to get a lot of mileage outta this baby and don't want any irreversable mistakes.
No worries, I don't blame you so keep asking. Nothing is irreversable.

About the hose clamp, would the ones that normally come with the dryer vent (if you buy the set these come with it) work? or would I need something else? Is the clamp temporaty until the cement sets or am I going to want something permanent?
Tha clamp should be permanent. The purpose of the cement is sealing against heat/smoke loss and to make it more secure. At Lowes you can purchase the vent tubing in a small 8' section for about $5.99, the hose clamp will be sold seperatly. Get a wide one if you can, put it on and leave it.

Is there a way to secure the lower end of the chimney extension using the cement? or will the cement not adhere to the vent very well?
No, the cement will not work on the lower end. You will need some kind of bracket, I used a large paper clamp, the clam type, therefore my bottom section is not permanent and I can move the vent tube if I want to, but I normally keep it in the center.
When you put the SFB on use alot of the cement.
When all the cement is set-up and dry it will be very secure.
 
Thanks for the info. a couple more questions I think...

Hose clamps, Those are those slotted metal straps that you tighten with a screw right? or is it something else?

I think I have an idea for the bottom of the vent, I should be able to make a mounting bracket with some of the cement and a couple metal brackets so I can just slide the vent in and out...it seems to look ok in my head.

as for the location of the vent goes, I guess its up to personal prefrence where it goes. I was thinking in the front left corner of the lid. I'm not sure if there'll be a warming basket in my rig, if not, I'll probably mount the vent in the back. Is there any location that's best for the vent?
 
Yup, that's it. They are usually right next to the vent tubing at Lowes...


See the attached pic... I fabricated a bracket out of sheet metal, drilled a hole thru it and the lid, then pop riveted it in place.


If you install it like the pic shows, your warming rack won't hit it.

Any questions, just ask!
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Thanks Hawg, that pic helps a lot. I think instead of drilling extra holes I'm gonna try using some cement to hold the bracket in place.
 
I have had one of these smokers since the fall of 2005, and think it does a decent enogh job. It was actually one of the first items I bought for the new house after we moved in. My deck looked empty before it found its home out there.
 
No problem.

I suppose the cement will work, but I prefer hardware to cementing things, especially where it is exposed to harsh conditions. Just my 2cents...
 
Kool! The Lowes here in town has the main cooking chamber for $119 and the firebox for $54... cheaper than when I bought mine 3 years ago! Go figger...
 
Thats how much it was at my Lowes too, after you add it all together and add sales tax it was a little more expensive.
 
No, the cement will not hold by itself, you still need some type of hardware. All the cement does is seal to prevent leaks, and give some added strength. When it's used on a furnace, there are screws and bolts involved.

Liken it to plummers putty or tape.
 
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