First Build 81 Gal Patio Rig

AR_Senior · Post by **AR_Senior** » January 25th, 2013, 4:03 pm

the work looks real nice cant wait to see more

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 25th, 2013, 5:15 pm

What do you all think about taking just the bell end I cut off and welding it back to the CC..? The main reason I cut it off was becuase the original tank demensions were 63" long... and I wanted a 48" CC... I'm just thinking if I welded the dome back on it would have a more balanced look not to mention save a little money in steel plate what I would need to come up with on the FB side... Has anybody done this? I'm just thinking the only issue would be if the doesn't match up right on in circumference... ???

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » January 25th, 2013, 5:44 pm

I think that will look great with the end back on!

PoPs54 · Post by **PoPs54** » January 25th, 2013, 10:13 pm

It just so happens I am working on that design right now. Here is a pic of my firebox.

Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 25th, 2013, 10:49 pm

The great part is we can build anything we want.

If it works. then you are the Master.

If it fails,,, you are a professional grinder man, LOL

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 26th, 2013, 9:45 am

Smoker Tom wrote:The great part is we can build anything we want.

If it works. then you are the Master.

If it fails,,, you are a professional grinder man, LOL

LOL well it worked out..More on the the master grinder side.. my welds aren't the pretiest but I got the job done...

Made some more progress yesterday. My little Makita 4" angle grinder is getting one heck of a workout. I've been going through cutting wheels like crazy... I'm thinkin a plasma cutter would be cool if I build another one of these..(ya think) Hope to go down and buy the 1/4" plate for the FB and BP today..

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 26th, 2013, 9:49 am

More pics from yesterday. I got some weld on bullet style hinges for the CC door.. Do you guys think these will work? Or should I use them on the FB door?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » January 26th, 2013, 9:55 am

You can use them for sure....we have on the last two patio builds....

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 27th, 2013, 9:12 am

Bullet hinges are my favorite - they should work fine but you'll prolly want at least 3 for that weight of door - just guessing from the pic. Take your time to get some nice parallel lines on both the door and jamb so you can line up the hinges in "as close to the same line" as possible. If you're good the door will be removable for servicing/cleaning.

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 27th, 2013, 11:03 am

Rick wrote:Bullet hinges are my favorite - they should work fine but you'll prolly want at least 3 for that weight of door - just guessing from the pic. Take your time to get some nice parallel lines on both the door and jamb so you can line up the hinges in "as close to the same line" as possible. If you're good the door will be removable for servicing/cleaning.

Thanks Rick! How are you guys working around the door seal with these hinges? I'm assuming you guys are building the CC side of the hinge then mounting the hinge directly to the door seal on the door side of the hinge?? I've been looking for a close up pic but haven't found one.

Found this the other day and looks like a good idea for making door flanges/seals..

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/1352 ... or-flanges

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 27th, 2013, 1:06 pm

I always build my door complete with flange etc. then paint the inside of the door only and silicone the firerope in place. This way you can lay the door in place (rotate the cooker or use cargo straps) so that gravity or the straps will slightly compress the firerope. Without moving anything weld the hinges to both the door and CC. NOW you've got a pre-gapped door/jamb arrangement that will properly seat when you close it. This process demands you have a door that has the correct curve first. Hope that helps... fwiw

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 27th, 2013, 6:14 pm

Rick wrote:I always build my door complete with flange etc. then paint the inside of the door only and silicone the firerope in place. This way you can lay the door in place (rotate the cooker or use cargo straps) so that gravity or the straps will slightly compress the firerope. Without moving anything weld the hinges to both the door and CC. NOW you've got a pre-gapped door/jamb arrangement that will properly seat when you close it. This process demands you have a door that has the correct curve first. Hope that helps... fwiw

Thanks again Rick! Very helpful.. So when you say "This process demands you have a door that has the correct curve first." you mean the door should not have an warpage or racking etc... I noticed my popped up a little in one corner when I was cutting it .. I used a cuttoff wheel to cut the door out..

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 27th, 2013, 6:21 pm

Somebody on here showed a door laying over a floor jack with a chain around both so when you ran the jack up the chain tightened and curved the door more to reset it back to original radius .... clear as mud? Anyway they said it worked really well. Make the door curve match the tank again after cutting - otherwise your seal won't work near as well on the end edges of the jamb.

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 27th, 2013, 6:46 pm

LOL got it!!!

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » January 27th, 2013, 8:33 pm

That looks a whole lot better with the bell end back on!, just saying!

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 27th, 2013, 8:35 pm

Thanks! I thought so too!

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » February 5th, 2013, 9:08 pm

Worked on the firebox some this afternoon. This thing is heavy!!! Glad I have a tractor!!

Post by **Tom_Heath** » February 5th, 2013, 9:41 pm

Always cool to have the big boys toys.

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » February 8th, 2013, 9:13 pm

More progress lots of pictures to come

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » February 9th, 2013, 10:57 am

More pics

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » February 9th, 2013, 11:09 am

Began working on the baffle plate yesterday... My original measurements of 16-1/2" wide ended up being too narrow... so I decided on a piece of 2" channel and welded the drain pipe to in... I will then split my 1/4" down the middle and angle it toward the channel... hope it works!

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » February 9th, 2013, 11:29 am

Looking good LB!
Those welds and cuts look like they will work, and they say that is the key

. Nothing the grinder can't perty up, trust me I buy flap disc by the dozens.

Good thinking on the drain channel, make the supplies you have work!

shskr · Post by **shskr** » February 9th, 2013, 1:48 pm

Looks good so far.

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lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » February 9th, 2013, 5:20 pm

Thanks guys!!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » February 9th, 2013, 5:22 pm

Wow....wow....love it....

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