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yeah.. After all was said and done... I didnt even think of a first cook picture to be honest. I was running on 1-1/2 sleep with a trip the next day so I wasnt in the best state of mind lol
Well I got it all done just in time for fourth of July bbq! Did 2 briskets, 6 shoulder, 7 hunksof ball tip and a couple dozen wings. All turned out great!
Only problem I have with the smoker is that it has around a 25* difference in temp from door to door. the left door (opposite of firebox)...
Finally got to make some progress... Unfortunately I ran out of Argon and couldn't finish out all the welding so a lot of it is just stitch welded.
I still have a few things left:
Finish the welds where stitched
Firebox door handle
Cook chamber door handles
Thermometer holes with threaded...
Once again... Didn't get a lot done. Got the plasma cutter consumables only to have them fry up after 15 seconds. Gotta take the gun in tomorrow morning. I tried to do some handle mounts with the oxy acetylene torch.... Turned into some great scrap!
But I did get the trim around the cook...
Barely got any work done on the tank... Plasma cutter consumables are shot.. I need to go pick up some new ones... However, I did get the trailer home and all the rotten wood torn off it. I did some measurements and here's what I got. I can do a few different setups.
1 - work off the side of...
Well today was a pretty productive day!
Got this trailer for free - just needs new tires and will need a light kit.
Got the air inlets cut in and the grate for the firebox in. I know I will need a support through the middle, that will go in once I get the firebox door in.
And finally...
Well got a little bit done... Not too much sharpie I was using stopped working so I couldn't mark anything for the vents and start the door... But I did get the ash pan ready to go. Hopefully I can finish off this firebox off this coming week..
Ok I read through that entire thread. Love the spring Idea. and I'll be doing the same with the angle iron in the middle. It looks like I'll be ok to have the fire box grate about 12" lower than the opening to the FB/CC
I plan on painting this thing, suggestions to strip it? I really don't...
Awesome. thanks @smokin peachey and @bmudd14474 I'll do that.
What do you think about question 2? is 12" height from bottom of coal bed to top of what would be flame too short for a smoker?
Alright I'm at an impasse... Could definitely use some advice from anyone..
My RF plate should be at 15" high. The CC is 40" at that point.
My FB is 40" wide x 30" tall x 30" deep.
I have a plate for the RF that is 38.5" wide. I guess I was off on my calculation originally...
Question 1...
So it's starts! Got the tops of the doors cut in. Let me tell you what... This damn thing is thick... Lot of time spent with the plasma cutter.
And started building the firebox. Not too bad of welds for a dude that just has a welder ;) but I ran out of time though and had to stop.
@daveomak What's are you using Diameter X Diameter X 0.7854 X Length as a way to calculate the volume of what cook chamber shape? Seems like maybe a cylinder with no rounded sides?