My build

[mp4]

Finished up the trailer today - hope to have it fit to the smoker tomorrow.

[Rodcrafter]

Very nice!!!


Making memories.

[mp4]

Starting to look like something.

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Welded the chimney in last night. Next step is to level off and set the smoker so it can be welded in place.

[WyomingLawDog]

MP4, did you buy them plans on that trailer? I bought plans that looks similar to your trailer from smokerplans. I am getting ready to start the build and gathered most of the parts needed except for the axel, suspension (leaf springs) and wheels. Did you build the axel or buy it and where did you buy the materials for the suspension? I am trying to debate about building the axel then need to get the suspension parts to buy to mount up with the axel. I have found parts to build round or square axels, but trying to find the suspension parts first to see how it would mount up to the suspension. Thanks

[mp4]

I designed the trailer - it's the first trailer I've ever built so there was a fair amount of head scratching. I ordered the axle from a local supplier that had it custom built for me. The axle and associated stuff cost $165.

[WyomingLawDog]

That is a good price, cause it is going to cost me rite around a $100 to buy the pieces to build the axel myself, then I still have to buy leaf springs and the mounting brackets also which I think is going to be more than $65 and hope I get all the right pieces to mount it correctly.

[mp4]

I opened up the chimney today and fabbed up the charcoal box. Heading to the fab shop tomorrow to have the cc door re-rolled.

[Rodcrafter]

That's a nice way to do the stack is it big enough though. I mean, by the pit calculator?


Making memories.

[mp4]

If anything the stack is a fuzz on the large side. I wasn't sure if I should count the 45 on the top or not...so I didn't count it and also didn't figure stack volume until it was at the top of the cc. I hope it works...I sure like the way it looks.

[mp4]

Next question...how much of a span do you go without a support down the middle? My top rack is 24", my bottom is 29 1/2"

[Big T]

I can't tell what size metal that you used but I use either 1x1x1/4'' angle or 1'' square tubing and haven't had any issues with my 42'' racks.

[mp4]

That's what I used too - I wasn't 100% sure it would hold a 100 lb hog without sagging though so I put a center brace in for good measure. Too much is ok, right?

[mp4]

[Rodcrafter]

Looks like it will be fine, and the stack, you did just right on the math. The work you're doing is very nice!


Making memories.

[mp4]

Thanks! I'm can't tell you how much I appreciate this site and the crew that participates. The knowledge and encouragement is invaluable.

[Big T]

I'm really diggin the way you rotated the stack so that it isn't square to the FB.

[Frank_Cox]

Mp4, awesome job on this pit! Trailer is spot on! As far as the stack that's exactly what I do on the length. Everything is great!

[forty_creek]

Strong Work mp4!


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[mp4]

I bought a couple manual temp probes - whe r is the best place to locate them? I was thinking between the two racks...Does that make sense?

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Next question...I bought an iGrill remote temp monitor. What is the best way to route the cords from the cc to the monitor? I really don't want to route them through the cc door gasket. Is the there a standard size hole and some sort of plug that most folks use?

[Pete Mazz]

Sounds good. You want them where the food is.

[forty_creek]

I would make a port to the side of your door. If you make it in the door each time you open or close the door you could pull the probes or have a tangled mess.
I'm thinking of going with a 1/2 plug between my doors. Not actually in the doors.


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[Rodcrafter]

I drill a hole to the side of the door 5/16" will allow 2 probes easily.


Making memories.

[mp4]

Finished up the intakes tonight.