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Made some progress on my FB
Got the steel all cut up. I went with 1/4 inch
Managed to get some level edges which I was happy about!
Running low on magnets!
I tacked it all up then added some braces to try and prevent it warping from welding.
Well.......I'm not proud of them but...
Those wheels!! Gonna be overpriced and small caster wheels for me....
I'm embarrassed to put up the pics of my FB after looking at your welds too! Looking forward to your next stage.
Bazza
Hi Bator,
Your numbers seem very close to mine http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/245332/new-patio-build-from-australia
Mine is 34 gallons (longer but a bit skinnier) and the advice I have received is that for these smaller builds you need to exaggerate the numbers a bit. For example my...
Yeah I will definitely be doing a charcoal basket. I'm still trying to work out the best way to make it as I wanted to be able to slide it in and out. My FB is only 14x14x17 so it's a bit tight to try and get a chimney full of coals into.
If you do end up going back to Midalia I would be...
Hey Ben,
Cheers for the info on Midalia by the way! I never did get back to you on that I have put the expanded metal on hold as I'm now leaning towards a bunch of 316 stainless mesh I have left over from a BBQ / spit pit I made. I use it as a grill directly over wood and charcoal and it...
Hi Repo,
Just my two cents worth as I'm relatively new myself and have only been smoking for around 2 years on a small scale. As far as woods go I have been told to steer clear of Pine wood.
Aside from making turpentine (solvent) out of some pine species I have also been told it creates...
Hey Ben,
Just a quick one. Have you sourced your expanded metal for your grates yet?
I have always used stainless mesh as I could only ever find galvanized expanded metal here. So I was wondering if you have found a supplier for straight up mild steel as I'm also in Perth.
Bazza
Blown away Isaac. Looks awesome!! Excited to see how she performs
**Edit** I just noticed you only posted your calcs 9 days ago. You built that crazy fast!
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