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    Starting My First Build

    So, finally completed this behemoth. 7mos later and we have a beast of an offset. Definitely learned A LOT through this process and mistakes along the way. But I'm pleased with some of the liberties we took with design and problem solving. This won't be the last offset we out together, but I'm...
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    Starting My First Build

    Right now I have on these heavy duty 2.25" casters. When all's said and done it'll weigh about 900lbs 🤣, so it's mainly going to be a backyard warrior. I did want to leave the original propane tank stands as part of the legs though so that it easier to strap down on a flatbed trailer if/when I...
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    Starting My First Build

    Slow but sure, progress is being made on behemoth. Chopped the end caps to give it more clean lines (personal preference), and got the firebox tacked on today. Tomorrow we'll get the welds all solid and start cutting the doors. Told my buddy that by the time we put the smoke collector on, it's...
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    Starting My First Build

    Well, finally got the tank cleaned up and this thing is a beast! Valves are off save for one that is corroded over and will be cut off. Just got done flushing w/soapy water. Found this tag that was heavily rusted over previously. 1947! Tag says 140 net gal - but this is a fairly large tank...
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    Starting My First Build

    Hi all, New-ish member here. Been smoking everything under the sun on big box store smokers for a little over ten years. Finally decided to get cracking on my own build. Picked up this 200gal beauty the other day and it's currently at the fab shop getting sand blasted and cleaned up. Not being...
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