I'm a college student in CA and have gotten into building pits because it can be very difficult to find good barbecue where I'm from. I'm here to learn and gain some advice as I work on finishing up my second pit and my first trailer build. My first pit was a backyard offset made from a 55 gallon drum. I'm now working on a 250 gallon traditional offset trailer largely inspired by Aaron Franklin's pits that I'm getting close to completing. Pictures attached. My setup consists of a little Lincoln 140 Mig, angle grinder, and oxy-acetylene torch. Been lurking for a while and am very appreciative of all the knowledge here so I thought I'd share some of what I've down and hope to get some more advice going forward. Thanks!
Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
Hey all,
I'm a college student in CA and have gotten into building pits because it can be very difficult to find good barbecue where I'm from. I'm here to learn and gain some advice as I work on finishing up my second pit and my first trailer build. My first pit was a backyard offset made from a 55 gallon drum. I'm now working on a 250 gallon traditional offset trailer largely inspired by Aaron Franklin's pits that I'm getting close to completing. Pictures attached. My setup consists of a little Lincoln 140 Mig, angle grinder, and oxy-acetylene torch. Been lurking for a while and am very appreciative of all the knowledge here so I thought I'd share some of what I've down and hope to get some more advice going forward. Thanks!
I'm a college student in CA and have gotten into building pits because it can be very difficult to find good barbecue where I'm from. I'm here to learn and gain some advice as I work on finishing up my second pit and my first trailer build. My first pit was a backyard offset made from a 55 gallon drum. I'm now working on a 250 gallon traditional offset trailer largely inspired by Aaron Franklin's pits that I'm getting close to completing. Pictures attached. My setup consists of a little Lincoln 140 Mig, angle grinder, and oxy-acetylene torch. Been lurking for a while and am very appreciative of all the knowledge here so I thought I'd share some of what I've down and hope to get some more advice going forward. Thanks!
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Re: Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
nice lookin unit, can't wait to see the next one. 
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Pete Mazz
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Re: Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
Welcome!
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Re: Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
Welcome to the crew!
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KarateDoc
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Re: Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
Looking good there. I know what you mean about good Q in California. Where are you at? I am in the Bay Area.
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Re: Young CA bbq lover and first time trailer builder
Looks like you have a great couple of smokers!
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