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This is a nice looking build so far

This will be a good build to watch. I used a old piece of pipe for the inside of my build that was 1/4, and have no prob with mine. I think bigger or thicker is better then you don't have to worry about it. Spend the money up front, not do it again later.
Good luck with the build.

This was a very informative build.
I have to agree with RC

Thank Frank and RC The hog was really fun. It tasted good to which is a plus. lol RC the firebox is a lot cooler, after a 4 or 5 hour cook time you can still touch the outside of the firebox. It is pretty warm but not scorching hot. I did answer Frank on the ir just had to answer him in PM. Sorry gu...

Here are some pics of my FIRST whole hog. I think it turned out awesome there wasn't any left , so i think everybody else liked it to. She was a really small one but hey for the first one who needs to spend 2 or 3 hundred right? We also got some ribs on there with it. http://i1068.photobucket.com/al...

very nice build.like the hatch idea

I would like to build one of these next. Off to a good start. Try to get the pics up need to see more.

That is a very nice looking build.
I would like to know what type clamps you are using on the doors to keep them closed. I would like to put some on mine.

glad to help where i can

Can't wait to see this builds in progress photos.

Good luck with the build. Keep the pics coming.

I think it would work. I don't why it wouldn't the drain is a good idea or just drill some small holes.

Thats about what everybody thought i would use. I'm sure happy that i don't use that amount, i don't have the room for that much wood. We still need to build the wood box.
So you have a insulated firebox now? I used the Kaowool on mine its 1" thick got 50 sq feet for $65

Thank you. I have used a unisulated one, not of this size. What i can tell you is for a 10 hour cook at 225 to 250 we burnt 10 logs about 21" long by 4"or5" round, i start my coals with one charcoal chimeny and then no more charcoal i thought that it was pretty good on its fuel usage. Maybe others c...

Thank all of you for the comments. This rig so far has been a really fun project. It did get a bit more expensive as you can see in the photo of the arm in the cast, that happened on the trailer. All in all awesome fun. Still got some stuff to do but we are getting there.

The great "Q" is so true. I did have to put the colors in there, i know alot of you guys are from the "show me state"

We really hope so. It cooks nice and even across the grates top and bottom. Will get the pics of the warmer up as soon as it gets finished. Smokeone thank you

I like Franks idea. Looks as if you have it all figured out.Can't wait to see the build in progress

Here are some pics of the grill. The grill is a 30 inch pipe 36 inches long. With just one shelf in it. vents on both ends and air inlets on both ends. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/OKIECOOKER/17ca0d6c.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/OKIECOOKER/274d5693.jpg We didnt get to ma...

got a few more pics. Got it mounted to the trailer, got the grill built and put on there as well. the first cook went so good we didn't have time to take any pics of the food, guess that means i need to cook more. lol Maybe some of the bevs slowed down some of the pics to. We only have the warmer bo...

just got started painting . Here are a couple of pics.

Thank you that will help me out a bunch.

What seal do you all use for the firebox door? Where do i get some? I have the rtv for the cook chamber door? is this what i use there or something else. thanks guys for the replies anything will help.