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i CANNOT say enough about the beautiful union of the incredible 1/2 pan I built last year, and the Heatermeter project I have been involved in for a while. What a PERFECT combination

This build has changed my BBQ life!

I made my firebox grate adjustable, with servo motors to automatically adjust the spacing through a WiFi phone app .... Just kidding, I would have no clue on how to do that.

I scream at it and it self installs.

Get a blower. It will get you up to temp in 15-20 minutes.

Almost forgot the food porn!!!

FINALLY got painted, and I think I'm DONE!!!!! Cooking 2 Pork Butts now. Thanks for everyone's help, and looking forward to my next build which will be Franks newest (waiting?!)

Cheers

2 ton it is!

getting ready to paint my mini, and would like to know if anyone here has used an engine hoist (cherry picker) with good results (i need to lay it down to paint the bottom). Harbor Freight has a pretty good deal on 1 ton and 2 tons cranes, so thinking of going that route before I destroy my back. I ...

I'll second that strongly. the Heatermeter is the way to go!

Interesting idea but you weld and fabricate....why not show off your skills? Why use a commercial tie down system just to put on a simple shelf? Seems like it is being over complicated when a simple piece of angle iron would provide a nice slot to put a removable shelf on. But with this system, I c...

Nice Shelf! I plan on including shelves, but want something removable for transport, so I'm designing a shelf system that can be attached using E-Track. Using this, I can also have detachable handles for transport, and even the tie-downs can be removable and swappable. Who makes E-Track? Many maker...

Nice Shelf! I plan on including shelves, but want something removable for transport, so I'm designing a shelf system that can be attached using E-Track. Using this, I can also have detachable handles for transport, and even the tie-downs can be removable and swappable.

Make it so, #1!

I find the best method is to blow through every 2 inches, then spend hours filling holes, then go through 20 or so flap discs to grind everything smooth. Then i'm not satisfied until I've turned that flat sheet into a 3D relief map of Rocky Mountain National Park. I have mastered this method quite w...

Weld so the door can be removed.

I put mine 5 1/2" from edge to grease nipple. the door seals very well with no leaks. Also, be sure to orient your hinges so you can lift off your door if need be. This will also aid in painting it when that time comes.

jtoona wrote:Would sticking insulation in that tubing help any? I'm guessing that heat is conducted and not so much radiated.

There is insulation in the tubing.

Well, it all went well for about 18 hours until i woke up to rain the next morning, and realized my Heatermeter was completely full of water. Good thing I have about 10 more.

Your Wife bought you 10,000 oysters. Hmmmmmm .... Yeah, you better take Monday off. You'll need the rest!

You have pre-cut parts. I'd build the frame using the parts to make sure everything is square with those parts. Weld the CB later.

Hell's Yeah! Good luck! Good to see you got your stuff! Long weekend I presume. May want to call in sick on Monday!

AND good on ya for volunteering to feed the homeless. Great reason to build a monster smoker. Great cause!

Doing a test burn to see how long my Heatermeter ATC will work on a Goal Zero Yeti150 battery pack. Check it out here ....

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I bought from bbqsmokersupply.com as I too was having problems sourcing locally.

Tell your wife it's my fault. Always easier to place blame somewhere else, and ALWAYS easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

i added a recessed shelf in mine, just right of the front door. Not too big, but just big enough to hold my Heatermeter ATC and i plan on drilling and installing a through pipe to run my probe wires.