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    My 60 Gallon Attempt at a RF

    Only worked on it for a few minutes between projects today, but I built the exhaust vent cover/baffle. 1/4 plate, and some rod/tube. Remaining fabrication is the firebox door and the charcoal basket
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    My 60 Gallon Attempt at a RF

    Thank you for the kind words, I apologize for not making any progress lately but work has kept me beyond busy as well as traveling around a good bit.  I'll post more updates within a week if all goes well!
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    My 60 Gallon Attempt at a RF

    Had an hour this morning to putz around in the shop so I made the smokestack and cut out the firebox door. Just rough cut it by hand but will smooth it all out and run external seals on it with a wide swing hinge. Smokestack is 42 in overall length with a 45 degree mitre cut on the bottom...
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    My 60 Gallon Attempt at a RF

    Did a bit more today. Got my RF plate welded in, it's 1/4in plate.  Also put in a 1in drain with a ball valve underneath. I made some angle iron rack mounts as well.  Ended up coming out to be a 38x19 cooking rack.  I can always add additional storage to either end for more food but for now...
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    My 60 Gallon Attempt at a RF

    Ok, I got a good couple of hours to put towards the build today.  It resulted in finish welding the firebox. So much grinder slag....that's why we wear respirators My buddy came by to help and we're in the process of teaching him to MIG so he took on the task of filling some of the old...
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