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I left the door big so can get every square inch out of it. If I have a seal issue I planned on installing plate with a slot in it and a handle on the lid that rotates around into the slot.
The tank did not burn out good enough. I will scrub it out and do it again. Today I got the,
Door cut out.
Hinges cut out and of 3/16 sheet.
Installed hinges
Installed seal around door. (I used the notching method as described in Ribwizzards thread. Worked great Thanks.
Rear firebox sheet...
These were posted in another thread by Dave. I was planning on using this design with a piece of oak between the two for a handle. I was hoping it would help support the door plus add weight to it to help keep it sealed.
I found some 1/8 at Tractor Supply. 1in x 48 for 5.99
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/national-hardwarereg%3B-4062bc-1-in-x-48-in-flat-1-8-in-plain-steel-%28yellow%29
When you say notch the edge every three to four inches do you mean on the smoker or the door it self. I am thinking the door and it is to make room for the weld so it does not hit on the smoker itself. I will look for the post by Ribwizzard. I thought the flange got welded the whole way around...
Yes I was also thinking of the clamps to keep the door shut. This is why I did not cut anything yet, I wanted to hear your opinions. I think I have a new problem now. Once we got the hole cut for the firebox we noticed a oil in it. I think this tank was used for a press. I left a message with...
Still need to grind down the welds. If you look in this pic you can see the trace out for the door. I wanted to be sure it would be ok before I cut it. I wanted a nice wide door to help with getting the top removable rack out. Does anyone see a problem making the door almost as wide as the...
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