First Build 81 Gal Patio Rig

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 14th, 2013, 12:11 am

Bought some materials this weekend to build the cart frame, casters, neumatic tires, and bullet hinges for the doors.
And cut the tank today..

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » January 14th, 2013, 1:13 am

looks like the dog in the second pic knew what was going on!, he stayed well back!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » January 14th, 2013, 8:35 am

....now let the fun begin!!!

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 14th, 2013, 11:37 am

maccas66 wrote:looks like the dog in the second pic knew what was going on!, he stayed well back!

Yeah my dogs know to stay away when I've got power tools goin... Gave my little Makita 4" Angle Grinder quite a work out!

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 20th, 2013, 1:35 am

Made some progress today on the cart! Learned a few things made a few mistakes but for e the most part it went together good! The 90 degree clamp I bought sure made things easier!

gatewood iron · Post by **gatewood iron** » January 20th, 2013, 5:29 am

Lookin good. those clamps are pretty awsome.

Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 20th, 2013, 8:38 am

Nice work. !!!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » January 20th, 2013, 9:59 am

.....FRANK I think we need some of those clamps!!!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 20th, 2013, 11:48 am

you can get some 89 degree clamps on the internet real reasonable... just sayin'

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » January 20th, 2013, 11:57 am

I think we do dc!
rick, I think I already have some of those! $20.00 each if interested

LBRoo, looks great! how are you gonna do your firebox door? I have always wanted to see someone do a flange like sorta deal for the door trim and have the whole endbell open like a hatch

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 20th, 2013, 12:27 pm

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 21st, 2013, 1:25 am

Frank, I was thinking of just going with a square box.. out of 1/4" .. the end bell is 3/16 but would make a really cool fire box door.. Hmmm...

.. Got that clamp at Northern tool for about $50...That thing is massive and worth the $$$ Learned a few things on building that frame if I build another I'll do differently.. Next I'm gonna cut the CC door and starting cleaning up the inside of that tank.. then start taking some measurements and making a materials list...Thanks all!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 21st, 2013, 7:28 am

gatewood iron wrote:Lookin good. those clamps are pretty awsome.

I'm going to have to have some of those!

:LG:

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 21st, 2013, 11:48 am

Here's the link for the clamp: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200403562

I wanted one of these but didn't wanna spend the money: (Strong hand 3 axis clamp) http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200342945

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » January 21st, 2013, 10:26 pm

Nice progress. Keep posting pics. :biggrillin:

Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 21st, 2013, 10:49 pm

Wow, the stronghand is awesome looking.

But for the money I just couldnt justify it.

If you are building with tubing, it can turn out perfect if you tack them in the right places before you make the first full pass. Lay a nice bead in the wrong place and you will build a pretzel no matter if you are trying to or not. LOL

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » January 22nd, 2013, 4:10 pm

So beer and pretzels do go together!

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Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 22nd, 2013, 9:59 pm

Oh ya Beer and anything works for me since I'm in the wagon again. LOL

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 23rd, 2013, 8:13 pm

I think your supposed to be on the wagon, not in it.

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » January 24th, 2013, 4:05 pm

might be warmer in the wagon tho!..........it`s been cold up there I hear!

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 24th, 2013, 8:07 pm

More like, brisk, yeah that's it.

Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 24th, 2013, 8:34 pm

Well. since I fell off I figured I better get in this time. LOL

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 25th, 2013, 12:23 pm

Made a little progress tonight cut of the tank mounting flanges, and got all but the tank relief valve off... That thing appears to be brass and has decided it didn't wanna come out... so ... I cut it off and punched all the innards out of it...

Wasn't sure what else to do.. Main goal today was to get the tank sitting on the cart so I can start laying out the CC door and find the best real estate on the tank for it.. As with the first time you do anything you learn what you would do differently the next time... I'm kinda thinkin the cart is too big... all that room underneath and it looks funky but...I'm sure I'll add a couple shelfs and once I put the firebox on it'll look better.

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 25th, 2013, 1:54 pm

I think the cart looks fine, and will be just right once it all comes together.

lostbuckaroo · Post by **lostbuckaroo** » January 25th, 2013, 3:07 pm

Smokeone wrote:
I think the cart looks fine, and will be just right once it all comes together.

Thanks bro!

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