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Update: Just wanted to give an update on the machine. First off, I love it. It is incredible so far. Here are some highlights: 1. Low maintenance. (Emptying the grease is the only thing I have to do every 6hours or so. I am just afraid of a grease fire it may just be me.) 2. Great fuel economy. (On ...

I used this one when I did mine or you can go to a plumbing store like some else said. I forgot what the measurement was but I would definitely just have the threaded portion sticking out plus an 1in at the most and just remember the skin thickness. When I did mine I did about 3" plus the threaded p...

That is cool. I like it.

Nice looking Q

very nice.

Sorry guys. The white dots is too just protect the plans. I put dimensions on everything. LOL

http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/richy119/BBQ%20pit/story Well, I finally finished my build. Took me forever because I worked on it just every now and then. I logged 128hours total but can definitely cut it down by 36hours if I didnt have to clean up my parents garage every single day and put ever...

I skinned mine first then did the door curbs. It made hiding my ugly cuts easier.

Looks good. Now for the bbq.

I did on mine but did not put anything on the fire box and chute. I know that a lot of people on here don't do anything at all but I figured I would. I used ultra high heat rustolyeum paint. Obviously I did not put paint inside the interior cook chamber where food will be but just on the outside of ...

I believe he is talking about the two legs that lock the FB in. See my example picture attached. Also, I did the curb after the sheet metal too I figured it would be easier as well.

I found it easier to do a couple of plug welds before welding the seams. I also think it is a good idea in the long run in case the seams start to tear apart for some reason.

Nifty firebox idea. I like it.

That looks tasty!

Awesome. This gets me motivated to finish my mini. Be posting soon.

Just be careful welding the cook chamber because it is easy to warp that thin metal. It happened to me. Just take your time. Good stuff so far.

That is awesome. Came out really good. That motivates me to get mine done.

That is one sexy beast. I really liked your drain idea. Very nifty.

Good work. It is coming along nicely.

Looks amazing. The grates are my favorite. I would also like to see more on your intake pipe.

Are the correct parts Air Inlet Valve 47865K28 and Drain Valve 4786K27 from McMaster's? Also, what's the best plate to get them? Seems a bit pricey.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#ball-valves/=12cszqx

Thank you.
-Richy