2nd smoker......finally

[JohnBFryJr]

I've had plenty of time to plan the pit. I've just kinda redneck engineered the trailer. I think I've had a miss calculation somewhere

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[JohnBFryJr]

It's getting better

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[Squiggle]

Doh!!

Nice recovery though.

[JohnBFryJr]

I did some trading with the local steel guy. His sister was running for city council so I made her a big banner plus install. What is a good size flat expanded metal for my grates? I think I can get 2 sheets

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[The Czar]

Free!!! That's the best size


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[JohnBFryJr]

Naw. I'm cherry pickin this. He owes me. [emoji6]

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[Big T]

I use 3/4 x 9

[JohnBFryJr]

Not much left in the budget. Skipping fenders for now. 3/4 x 9 and some small stuff to finish drawers.

Wire wheel, ospho, paint, and done.

Oh, and fix the misplaced handle and mount permanently to trailer. Easy peezy.

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[ajfoxy]

Yep, almost time for Q-time pics....

[Rodcrafter]

Cool


Making memories!

[JohnBFryJr]

If I build a shelf on both sides of the trailer do I need fenders? Anybody know?

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[mp4]

I don't know that fenders are required but you may want to think about some sort of mud flap to keep the rocks from flying too high.

[temurf]

I believe that in Texas, fenders are required if you want to get it registered. Not sure about other states.

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[JohnBFryJr]

Technically it's already registered. So unless an inspection is required....I'll do that last. Got some new tires today. I'll get some done this weeknd.


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[Squiggle]

nice work dude!

[Rodcrafter]

[JohnBFryJr]

Been dealing with the flu so not much work going on. I need a nod of approval for how to mount this beast to my trailer.

I plan to weld 4) 1/4" straps to the bottom of the pit then bolt the straps to each cross member of the trailer.
Reason #1. I'm pretty sure the pit will outlast the trailer.
Reason #2. I'm pretty sure with my skill level I will burn through the box tubing if I weld it directly to the trailer.

Tips? Tricks? Ideas?

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[Big T]

I hate to hear that you've had the flu, that's some bad stuff. I've seen a few guys bolt them to the trailer so it shouldn't be an issue as long as it is bolted to where it can't move at all.

[Rodcrafter]

If you make 6 places contact the cooker will become a bridge for the trailer and thus make the trailer stronger than it was without the cooker on it.

jm2cw

[JohnBFryJr]

Kid got te flu so dad got to skip work and work on the pit. It looks like a pit but damn it's never ending. Got most of my bolt on mounts done. Now I need to lift it ospho and paint.

Matagorda go texan is this weekend. I'm ready to cook something on this beast.

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[JohnBFryJr]

Handles, grates and mounting. It was a good day.

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[Big T]

You are on a roll now!

[Rodcrafter]

Oh yeah!!!


Making memories!

[JohnBFryJr]

I finally found something about welding I'm just not doing anymore. Upside down. I've got to weld the drain in. Next weekend I'll lay it over.

Painted all but the bottom and the whole time I'm thinking wow this is watery. Sherwin williams didnt shake it when my wife bought it. All the solids were at the bottom. I'll do it again next weekend.

My poor compressor finally died so I went and put a 60 gallon porter cable compressor on the credit card. Love new tools.

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[temurf]

Its getting there.