I have to give some props to ncodave and the team for helping me get my grill back into shape after a nasty issue occured.
The Mod listed below is how I've sealed my main chamber. I'm no machinist but I think I did a pretty good job. I also use Fire Gasket between the SFB and Main Grill (as suggested by others). I have 8" OD cart wells that roll nicely on and off the grass.
Cart Wheel
Other than that the instructions are pretty straight forward use nuts on both sides with washer to prevent the bar from rolling.
Main Chamber Materials
Note paint w/ black grill paint all final cut pcs before assembling. Use a punch to give your bit a start point.
On the back it will scratch the back of the grill a little bit... but this is easily painted.
You will have some smoke coming out of the corners but its minor compared to having the entire side or back of the smoker venting heat.
I need to the ends off these bolts
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The Mod listed below is how I've sealed my main chamber. I'm no machinist but I think I did a pretty good job. I also use Fire Gasket between the SFB and Main Grill (as suggested by others). I have 8" OD cart wells that roll nicely on and off the grass.
Cart Wheel
- 4x 8" Dia. Cart Wheels
- 7/16" threaded Rod (I think I got 2 36" rods)
- 7/16" Lock Nuts
- 7/16" Flat Washers
- 1/2" reduced 3/8" shaft Drill Bit
- Metal Cuting Disc for a skill saw or angle grinder
Other than that the instructions are pretty straight forward use nuts on both sides with washer to prevent the bar from rolling.
Main Chamber Materials
- 1x 1" x 1" x 1/8" x 48" Steel Angle Iron
- 1x 1/4 x 1/16" x 48" Alum. Angle Iron (Non-Galv.)
- 5x 1/4-20 x 3/4 Button Cap screws (these are my preference you can use normal bolts if you want)
- 4x 1/4-20 x 1/2" Button Cap Screws
- 9x 1/4-20 SS LockNuts
- 14x 1/4 SS Flat Washers
- 1x 5/8" x 74" Long Stove Gasket
- 2x C-Clamps
- 1x 5/16" Drill bit (make sure it has flats on the bottom of the bit)
- 1x Sharpened Metal Punch
Note paint w/ black grill paint all final cut pcs before assembling. Use a punch to give your bit a start point.
- Measure off the sides of the smoker.
- Cut the (1) angle into two lengths to match measurement
- Keep in mind that you also need to lift the top of the grill to make sure the hinge will still fit.
- Mark the placement of the Angle Iron on the left side first
- You will have to remove the screw for the warming rack.
- Clamp the Angle to the side
- Punch a start position (approx. 1.5" from the end of the angle)and drill 2 new holes in place!
- I deliberately wiggled my bit around the hole to allow for some movement.
- Move to the inside of the grill and drill the hole for the warming rack.
- Repeat these steps for the right (SFB) side but drill 3 holes
- the thrid should be right about center I bet like mine the side has warped this is the reason for the 3rd hole.
- Once your done with either side bolt (tighten snug) the angle into position.
- Close the Lid.
- The holes should allow for slop so use a hammer to tap it (gently) against the lid.
- Loosen the bolts cut the gasket to length.
- Using your finders and a straight slot screw drive wedge in one side of the gasket into the gap between the angle and the side of the smoker.
- Tight bolts.
- Check and make sure everything is snug. (I threw some newspaper in my sfb to check for smoke)
- Remove the lid.
- On back bottom half of the smoker just below where the lid would sit you will see to circular draws you need to measure between them.
- Cut the (2) angle to length.
- Drill 4 Holes Equally spaced.
- Clap the angle on to the lid and Drill Holes USE A PUNCH if you haven't learned yet the drill will walk on you.
- Bolt the angle into place.
On the back it will scratch the back of the grill a little bit... but this is easily painted.
You will have some smoke coming out of the corners but its minor compared to having the entire side or back of the smoker venting heat.
I need to the ends off these bolts