Let me know what u think about my FB door

[irvin78787884]

I am thinking about using this cast iron door off an old wood/coal stove. I set it up for a basic layout with cardboard to the CC for the smoker. I don’t think the size is to bad and I will be using my own air intake instead of the one on the door. If u want to follow my build here it is. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/added-pic-my-first-reverse-flow-smoker-build.325107/

 

[crankybuzzard]

I think that would be a great addition.

 

[irvin78787884]

I think that would be a great addition.

Thanks

 

[JIMSMOKES]

I think that would be a great addition.

Once again I'm riding with cranky. I think it's cool as he!!

 

[irvin78787884]

Once again I'm riding with cranky. I think it's cool as he!!

Thanks

 

[JLeonard]

If you dont do it you aint got a hair on your......Well you know the rest!
I think it will look great.

Jim

 

[irvin78787884]

If you dont do it you aint got a hair on your......Well you know the rest!
I think it will look great.

Jim

it will be installed on it for sure

 

[crankybuzzard]

Keep this in mind...

Most all off set smokers look the same. Yeah, there are minor differences here and there, but when you put something like this door on one, now you have people asking questions and you get to show off your build!

Put it on there!

 

[irvin78787884]

Keep this in mind...

Most all off set smokers look the same. Yeah, there are minor differences here and there, but when you put something like this door on one, now you have people asking questions and you get to show off your build!

Put it on there!

I am gonna put it on. I was thinking it would be different and it was free a guy at work gave it to me. So it’s like win win. lol

 

[JLeonard]

I am gonna put it on. I was thinking it would be different and it was free a guy at work gave it to me. So it’s like win win. lol

And saves ya fab-ing one!
Does the air inlet still work?
Jim

 

[irvin78787884]

And saves ya fab-ing one!
Does the air inlet still work?
Jim

It kinda does there is a thumb screw to hold it open, closed or anywhere in between. The thumb screw is rusted fast and pretty well rotted. The threads are about gone and I bet if any force was applied it would snap off. Kind of a bummer.

 

[JLeonard]

It kinda does there is a thumb screw to hold it open, closed or anywhere in between. The thumb screw is rusted fast and pretty well rotted. The threads are about gone and I bet if any force was applied it would snap off. Kind of a bummer.

Well heck!

Jim

 

[irvin78787884]

Well heck!

Jim

I am going to have to do something with it cause it’s partially open. I figure I will cut it off and see about drilling it out and re tapping the threads.

 

[tpc74]

That door is cool. Will really make the unit stand out when completed!

 

[irvin78787884]

That door is cool. Will really make the unit stand out when completed!

Thanks kinda what I was thinking

 

[Hockeydudde]

I'll make a counter argument. It looks too small to me. Some dimensions might help, but just based on the picture.
It looks really cool though.
So if it'll make you feel good every time you open it because it looks cool, do it!
But if you think you might be frustrated ever time you have to tend the fire because you are trying to squeeze logs through a hot opening and have to kneel down to see what's going on, then that is also going to affect your cooking experience.

 

[irvin78787884]

I'll make a counter argument. It looks too small to me. Some dimensions might help, but just based on the picture.
It looks really cool though.
So if it'll make you feel good every time you open it because it looks cool, do it!
But if you think you might be frustrated ever time you have to tend the fire because you are trying to squeeze logs through a hot opening and have to kneel down to see what's going on, then that is also going to affect your cooking experience.

U do make a good point. Not sure on the log size part guess I will have to look into it.

 

[ultralow787]

I am thinking about using this cast iron door off an old wood/coal stove. I set it up for a basic layout with cardboard to the CC for the smoker. I don’t think the size is to bad and I will be using my own air intake instead of the one on the door. If u want to follow my build here it is. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/added-pic-my-first-reverse-flow-smoker-build.325107/

I like the look of that old door! Gives it character!

 

[irvin78787884]

I like the look of that old door! Gives it character!

What my thoughts are exactly. Thanks