First RF Build

Post by **Rodcrafter** » June 7th, 2016, 8:51 am

Lol, yep that's for sure! I always have drops and scrap in a pile. I can build stuff just from that stuff. I thought everyone was as much of a hoarder as me.

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Sand Hiller · Post by **Sand Hiller** » June 7th, 2016, 11:18 am

I'm not a neat freak at all, and lord knows I keep a lot of stuff around, but the truck was going.....and wouldn't you know.
At least it's an easy fix. What's a little more "gas n wire" between a "cooker and creator"!

Sand Hiller · Post by **Sand Hiller** » August 10th, 2016, 11:45 am

Had a little time to spend this week. Finished FB mocked up in the pics is now welded on and the BP is tacked in. so close but yet so far!

One evening I was dreaming of handles and wanted something different. I had some 5/16" rod laying around so I tried my hand at weaving it. Definitely has a unique look. One thing about it if I end up not liking I can always change it!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » August 10th, 2016, 12:15 pm

You won't see handles like those at Home Depot.
Good work

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forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » August 11th, 2016, 9:11 am

Strong Work!

Drankin, Smokin and Dreamin

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » August 11th, 2016, 9:13 am

Sand Hiller · Post by **Sand Hiller** » September 2nd, 2016, 7:45 am

One piece at a time....I'm singing Johnny cash as I build this cooker! I found some wheels for the cart. One step closer!

: I got 4 of them. Probably do a "hand truck" thing with them.

I had some time this week to build the rack and weld the FB on to the CC.

: RC/MP4 notice the strap? Thanks for the suggestion. FB is place correctly and it doesn't look half bad either!

I can almost feel the heat and smell the smoke of the first burn!

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » September 3rd, 2016, 9:44 am

Score!

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 3rd, 2016, 1:58 pm

Oh yeah! What did those wheels come from? They are very cool and different

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Post by **Big T** » September 3rd, 2016, 9:42 pm

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » September 4th, 2016, 9:13 pm

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » September 5th, 2016, 3:27 am

Looks awesome!

Sand Hiller · Post by **Sand Hiller** » September 6th, 2016, 8:04 am

Thanks Guys!
RC..The wheels came from an old grain drill. Been looking for something different, Definitely has its own look! A neighbor was loading scrap and I happened to be at the right place at the right time. My only mistake I didn't take them all (there were 16)(missus was with me so I had to show restraint with no time to get creative)!

: The pics show axle to the rear of pivot. I think I like axle forward better.

A little closer this weekend.

What have you guys been using for the open bell area to ensure the stuff you're cooking doesn't accidentally roll off onto the BP? The FB end of the CC is a no brainer...I'll use the stuff I have. I'm afraid though the perforated sheet I'm using for the grate with 5/16 holes will restrict too much at the BP opening. Thoughts?

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 6th, 2016, 10:10 am

I haven't used anything to cover that area on the ones I've made, but if you're concerned about it maybe just use some of the perforated material to create a curb on the cooking rack instead, so yo don't hinder the air flow.

jm2cw

Post by **Big T** » September 7th, 2016, 8:19 pm

I've never had any issues either.
:LG:

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » September 9th, 2016, 7:24 am

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » September 10th, 2016, 1:10 am

It's really hard to drop a rack o ribs or a pork shoulder. If, however, you loose a chicken leg in the abyss once or twice its no big deal. If it happens three times tho, I'd put a 0.5 to 1 inch tall fence on the end.

I've never had and issue tho...

I love the wheels. I may lay awake tonight thinking of the 12 lost wheels and what they may be doing right now!

dportz87 · Post by **dportz87** » September 10th, 2016, 3:55 am

Nice work, like the idea of using bolts to level the cooker

Sand Hiller · Post by **Sand Hiller** » September 12th, 2016, 8:06 am

Thanks guys!
DT---I have lost just a couple of winks over those 12! I've got my ear to the ground and eyes peeled for more!
dportz--I was looking for an easy way to make a steering pivot and I had the stuff laying around. I will use it to level things later. No matter how many times I measure I thought it would be handy to have! Might even help me fine tune drafting/temps?? Don't know.

No working on the smoker this weekend. It was the last weekend for youth deer season and I had one of my boys just pestering me to go. Thankful he was persistent! He harvested this buck last night--His first. Its boned and in the cooler for a 5 day soak. Then the grinder (not the choice cuts mind you!). I can smell the tenderloins smoking now! Mmm Mmm Good!

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » September 13th, 2016, 1:17 pm

Awesome!

dportz87 · Post by **dportz87** » September 13th, 2016, 4:15 pm

Nice Buck.

Post by **Big T** » September 14th, 2016, 7:30 pm

Sand Hiller · Post by **Sand Hiller** » October 28th, 2016, 7:48 am

Been a while but here is the latest progress. Got the counter weight and therm installed along with grease dam and adjustable throat to fine tune the CC.
All I'm lacking is installing the seals in CC and FB and damper. So close.....test fire, sand blast, paint.

I plan on doing the "biscuit trick" during the test fire......It's a shame to waste all the heat but I don't want to be experimenting with some expensive cut on the rack. Got any suggestions for something cheap and forgiving to cook?

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 28th, 2016, 7:59 am

Chicken thighs

You have done a great job!

Making memories!

Smokenblues · Post by **Smokenblues** » October 28th, 2016, 10:25 am

I really like the wheels. Cool idea

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