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I still like my suggestion, if you like it, and it cooks good, leave it alone. As far as being top heavy, have you thought about putting expanded metal on the bottom braces to make a shelf and stacking wood on it to offset the being top heavy? Just a thought.

Hey, if you are satisfied with the way it cooks I would leave it alone.

I would like a little more detail on the FB door latch. I like how it looks!

I was referring to getting started with cutting the tank. Thanks for the information.

forty-creek are you saying drain it before you cut into the tank? I have always been under the impression you left it full to make the first cuts. I ask because I need to cut my tank when it warms up.

Squiggle is right, the "Mack" is awesome!

That is a great idea!

what are you going to do with the $100 bill? It will most likely be mounted, just invisible!

I am looking for an old paddle laying around here somewhere!

Now I know the meaning of "redneck"! I like it!

Looks like you have a plan! I am looking forward to seeing your build come together. I have a 66" x 22" propane tank that I plan on cutting to 44" and using the other 22" to make the FB for a RF patio rig. I hope to incorporate some of your design if you don't mind.

Smart!

Belated Merry Christmas to everyone! That looks like a banquet spread, RC! Looking forward to a great 2016 with everyone!

Sometimes finding the right wood for smoking can be a problem. I have found the chart in the link below to be helpful.

http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/Download ... rChart.pdf

Yeah, building an engine and a smoker are similar price wise. They both can snowball! You think you have everything figured out and the next thing you know you are buying something else, but then when it all comes together you are proud of what you have built.

Those connecting rods in it would certainly spice it up! Sounds like you are getting closer to solving the problem. Keep up the good work.

To each his own I always say!

That is a fine looking smoker!

Glad you got it worked out.