Dirtytires wrote: ↑August 3rd, 2020, 11:38 amA 2 inch steel pipe is fine. I used a schedule 40 threaded pipe. Cut one end and weld it to the bottom of the baffle plate (or tank if building a traditional offset). You can then screw the ball valve (or pipe cap) on the threaded end. Standard steel is fine, absolutely nothing galvanized and no need to spend the money on stainless.
Cook chamber should sit level. Some will use the angle of the tank to help regulate temps but always start with a level pit. The grease is not going to (run) anywhere as it will basically stay where it falls. Pretty easy to scrape it out after the cook (with a wide putty knife), especially if the tank is still warm.
Most people like between 5-6 inches between racks if they can get it. Basically figure out how high your biggest piece of meat is and work from there. They can be different and nothing is wrong if it works for you. You might even get a third shelf in with that big of a tank.
And plasma is cool. You will never regret the purchase. Just make sure your air is clean and dry....install a second filter!
Thats a great suggestion. Ill have to try that when i get to the CC. The picture i posted above is the inside face of the outer cylinder of the insulated firebox. I cut a 36" section from one of the 250 gallon tanks i bought. I spent the evening with a fan, an N95 mask, goggles and my grinder with a wire wheel on it. I made a lot of progress. I realize the inside of this part will be sealed and wont come into contact with food but still wanted to clean it up a bit.
Hey thanks! Im going to need to cut more shapes out of that section for when I cut the valves out of tank 1. Other than that, that part is kinda scrap at this point.
Thanks! Thats one of the things I like best about metal working. I love being able to cut something off and re-weld it.Dirtytires wrote: ↑August 19th, 2020, 10:13 amSo true....metal can be cut and re-welded tho.
And that means the first attempt is “practice” and NOT a mistake!!!
Looks like you have things worked out pretty well and are off to a great start.
Oh awesome! Do you have a pig of your build?dacolson wrote: ↑August 24th, 2020, 9:22 amSurface prep is key. I used that exact paint on my last build. Stripped the paint, then went over it with a 3M surface prep pad/pneumatic grinder. It was a ton of work but I love the way it turned out. after I painted it I baked the paint on with a weed burner so I could hit surfaces that wouldn't normally get too hot during a cook.
I like the build! Almost reminds me of a steampunk design.dacolson wrote: ↑August 24th, 2020, 9:38 amviewtopic.php?f=13&t=7536&start=175
At the bottom of the page are the pics of the finished trailer.