Got hung up on the handles last night. Ended up ordering a door latch from kck for the fb door. I'm guessing the vinyl red handle won't last long though.
When you cut the baffle plate to the right width it will rest in at the appropriate height no need to use standoffs.
As far as getting the length to fit, you'll probably save apt of headaches if you split it into 2 pieces across the width then butt then together.
You just run it through the cook chamber door… If it's probe thermometer with a face gauge… If you're talking about a maverick with a wire or something like that that's a little different…
I drill a 1/4 in hole near where I will be setting my gauge and run the wires thru that hole. When not in use I put a 1/4 in bolt in the hole. I just keep it simple.
Current Smokers: Backyard RF Offset and Hybrid RF Offset trailer rig with Cowboy cooker and fish fryer, always room for more........