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Edgar is underway...

Post by Gizmo » September 7th, 2011, 4:05 pm

It always starts slower than I like but at least it's started.... The first is a pic of Edgar's basement checking it for square on the jig table. Since my artist just finished the new logo for Edgar I thought I would throw it in too for a laugh...ImageImage
Notice the family resemblance? It's kind of a mixed relationship since Edgar is a stick-burner and Edna's a pellet drive...


Not sure why my computer/photo bucket is cutting 20% off the right side though...


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Post by rlmax02 » September 7th, 2011, 7:25 pm

lookes like a great start and oh my! that is one organized shop!


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Post by Tom_Heath » September 7th, 2011, 8:00 pm

I agree, it always seems slow to get going.

Nice Logo. I like it.


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Post by Frank_Cox » September 7th, 2011, 8:34 pm

looks great! as always your logo's kill me LOL. wont take long and it will start takin shape :mrgreen:


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Post by Gizmo » September 7th, 2011, 8:36 pm

Thanks guys - and rimax, that "organized shop" doesn't prevent me from putting a pair of pliers in my back pocket so I can spend an hour looking for them...LOL :)


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Post by Frank_Cox » September 7th, 2011, 8:48 pm

LOL that's how i do it :D


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Post by Gizmo » September 25th, 2011, 9:26 am

Struggling with stack diameter. I have a 6" pc of aluminum irrigation pipe that would work but at only 16" (Frank's spec.) it isn't even head height on me. How about going with a 36" piece of 4" exhaust pipe 36" long? That would be the same cubicinches volume as the 6 X 16 and it would move the smoke up higher and out of my face... thoughts? :)


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Post by Frank_Cox » September 25th, 2011, 10:49 am

That will work fine bud!

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Re: Edgar is underway...

Post by Gizmo » October 9th, 2011, 11:11 am

Finally got some time to work on Edgar again so I thought I better post some pics... Sorry about the order but I think you can figure them out...
2 pics showing the transfer tube for the blower...
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Warming compartment...
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Fire basket - ash pan - top/diffuser plate
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Firebox door with draft...
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Internal parts before paint...
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On his back and ready to paint the bottom...
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Bottom and firebox interior painted - now he needs doors...
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Hope to have the "basement" done today so I can start on the second story. The cook chamber will have a bottom seal so they will stack/seal for use or come apart for transport to contests... at least that's the PLAN... :roll:


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Post by Gizmo » October 9th, 2011, 6:12 pm

...and here's today's work..
...the warming cabinet...
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...the firebox with basket and ash pan...
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...the finished basement - time to start the cook chamber...
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Post by Tom_Heath » October 9th, 2011, 8:25 pm

Looking fantastic!!! I sure like the idea of having it come apart to transport it.


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Post by Gizmo » October 16th, 2011, 8:59 pm

Got a little time today to work on Edgar. This is the frame for the cook chamber :ImageNow you can start to see the final shape... :)


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Post by Tom_Heath » October 16th, 2011, 9:10 pm

Looking great. Its really coming along.


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Post by Frank_Cox » October 16th, 2011, 9:11 pm

Looks great! that will make a nice rig for sure!


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Post by Gizmo » October 23rd, 2011, 6:02 pm

So now it's about time for insulation, skins,, a door, some grate rails, a stack, yada, yada, yada.... :D ImageImage
I still can't figure out why I'm cutting off the right side of all my posted pics... :?


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Post by Frank_Cox » October 24th, 2011, 7:35 pm

Lookin mighty nice EK! how heavy is the top half so far? maybe talk to tom about the wheelchair lift thing LOL.


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Post by k.a.m. » October 29th, 2011, 6:50 am

Edna's Kid, very nice work I like the design. :) Will the bottom of the diffuser have a bridge around it to keep the drippings from hitting the coals?


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Post by Gizmo » October 29th, 2011, 7:19 am

Since this rig has to be portable it's made in two halves and the main baffle plate is in the cook chamber up about 6 inches from the main seal. All of what you're looking at is under the main 1/4" baffle plate - I'll foil the top of it and it will catch the drippings...


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Post by Gizmo » October 29th, 2011, 7:22 am

Frank I answered your question on the minichat but for those reading this thread - the basement is right at 200 pounds complete. The cook chamber is at 104 pounds but still needs an outer skin and door so maybe 150 pounds done...? The baffle plate comes out (74 pounds) and the cast iron grates come out too (15 pounds?) Should be pretty "mover friendly" HA!


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Post by Gizmo » November 6th, 2011, 8:46 pm

Got some work done the past few days so here are the pics...

Controls for the adjustable baffles...
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Right baffle closed...
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Right Baffle open..
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Post by Gizmo » November 6th, 2011, 8:58 pm

And some more pics...

Making removable handles for the removable main baffle plate...


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Post by Frank_Cox » November 6th, 2011, 9:03 pm

Looks great EK! nice job on the baffle plate controls!


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Post by Gizmo » November 6th, 2011, 9:07 pm

And some more pics...

Building the door - gravity is not just a good idea - it's the law!
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Insulating...
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Cover skin and temp guage...
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Post by Gizmo » November 6th, 2011, 9:21 pm

And the last pics...

Skinning the top...
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Sealing the stack mounting bracket...
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Installing the removable stack...
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Post by Gizmo » November 6th, 2011, 9:24 pm

Looking more like a smoker everyday... :)

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