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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 13th, 2013, 6:24 pm

I hate grinding....


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 15th, 2013, 11:42 am

I've made some good progress this weekend, finally got some good weather and finished the firebox.
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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Rev.Mike » December 15th, 2013, 12:27 pm

:LG: :LG:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Big T » December 15th, 2013, 2:03 pm

:kewl: nice air intake


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » December 15th, 2013, 4:39 pm

:LG:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Gizmo » December 15th, 2013, 5:29 pm

That looks good! :kewl:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Smurf » December 15th, 2013, 8:12 pm

Nice build you have going on Jaybird. :LG:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by bluecatfish » December 15th, 2013, 10:13 pm

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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 16th, 2013, 12:56 am

Thanks guys! I'm dangerously close to having this joker done... All I lack now is finishing! I think I can get it cooking by the weekend, just in time for Christmas dinner. It probably won't get painted until after, but that's ok.

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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Rodcrafter » December 16th, 2013, 7:50 am

:LG:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 18th, 2013, 11:00 am

Well, like I said, I'm dangerously close to having this thing ready to cook. Here's a few more pics for you. As I stated in a previous post, it'll get painted in the spring when its warmer but I went ahead and rattle canned the exposed metal to keep it clean. The punch list is now:
1. Finish welding in the BP(ran out of rods)
2. Finish welding in stack
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4. Install front shelf
5. Put expanded metal on bottom shelf
6. Test Burn
7. If time permits, more grinding
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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Gizmo » December 18th, 2013, 12:58 pm

looks like it's far enough along for a test burn right now… :D


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 18th, 2013, 1:33 pm

Gizmo wrote:looks like it's far enough along for a test burn right now… :D
I need to at least get the stack wleded in, but do you think I could run it without welding out the BP?


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Rodcrafter » December 18th, 2013, 2:19 pm

Sure you can, as long as it fits pretty good.


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 18th, 2013, 2:34 pm

I guess that makes sense....


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » December 18th, 2013, 6:58 pm

Yep, you are very close to test burns. Always an exciting time.


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Smokeone » December 18th, 2013, 7:35 pm

Agreed burn man burn!
It's looking great J!


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Gizmo » December 18th, 2013, 9:46 pm

I love bacon!

And one of the things I love about it is that it can't tell if you've welded in the BP or not ….

Ahhhh BACON!!! The perfect food…. :needfood:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Rodcrafter » December 19th, 2013, 8:02 am

You are too funny. I like the way you disagreed with out saying it.. Good Morning, Gizmo!


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Gizmo » December 19th, 2013, 8:13 am

Mornin' RC :-h


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 19th, 2013, 12:49 pm

I got everything done on the list lastnight except the test burn and more grinding. Since I had quite a bit more welding to do I went ahead and welded in the baffle plate, just for giggles. Tonight I will install the T-gauge and burn that puppy! Here's a few more pics, enjoy!

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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Rodcrafter » December 19th, 2013, 1:05 pm

Your going to have a lot of fun with this. :LG:


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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by bluecatfish » December 19th, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by jaybird302 » December 19th, 2013, 8:42 pm

Fire in the hole!!!!! 250 in about an hour.
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Re: Another Compressor build...

Post by Big T » December 19th, 2013, 8:56 pm

:beer: sweet !!


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