Verticle pit ...

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Drilled a hole in the tank ...3/16
Too thin to cut door at a 45° angle dang it. .o well have to put flat steel round door no choice ...

 

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Cut door welded hinges . Little flat round the door ..

 

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Handle. And flat around door ....

 

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Then power wash inside build a hot fire use pecan ...

 

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Is that a propane tank? Regardless, that a pretty cool build! I’m curious how it does! Can’t wait for your first smoke!

 

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No sir it was a hot water holding tank from a food service company.. was given to me ..
Welded the door latch . Stick welder ..too.broke to afford a wire one ..

 

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Door latch welded on ..