I plan to do just that. I was just trying out the fit. I have a little more clean up to do on the joints before I put in the insulation and tack it up. We are already at 100 degrees here, and it was only 11:00 am, so I called it day. I still have to get the insulation before I get any further.
Richb
Current smokers, Mini Gravity Feed Smoker (just finished building), Cookshack electric smoker, And a Charbroil Offset Smoker.
Looking good Richb, I though that my frame would be finished already this week but the heat...by the time I can get home and start is nearly mid 90's with very high humidity and even my enthusiasm takes a beating.
Nice that you mitered the corners ...several are hidden deeply but you know that's it's there and that's really all that matters. My son sent me a few pictures of the dashboard thermometer of his car in Nevada at noon Nevada time
Make no mistake, there ain't no powder in this Puff ! And... I'm not really a crazy person but I play one in real life
We only hit 108 today. Plus as they say it was a "dry heat". But that was enough for me to hide out inside. I've been watching all the other builds as they are posted. Looks like this is a very popular size. I can't wait to see how they all turn out.
In the mean time my insulation should arrive this week, and I should be welding up the frame next weekend. I'll post more as I progress.
Richb
Current smokers, Mini Gravity Feed Smoker (just finished building), Cookshack electric smoker, And a Charbroil Offset Smoker.
Well I haven't been real good about taking pictures along the way but here are a couple more. I had the bottom all in and then I saw Cal Smokes removable drip pan. So I cut mine out and made a new one. I really liked the idea of removing it to clean it, when it needed a major cleaning. Plus I still need the welding practice before I weld the exterior. So far most of the welds will be hidden in the walls.
Attachments
Drip pan
Pan in cabinet.
Richb
Current smokers, Mini Gravity Feed Smoker (just finished building), Cookshack electric smoker, And a Charbroil Offset Smoker.
I was hoping to learn How to make nice looking welds by the end of this project. And there has been some improvement. But I am starting to think that I will still need more practice even when this is done. I'm finding that I need more patience when welding. I try to hurry too much. Practice, practice, practice.
Richb
Current smokers, Mini Gravity Feed Smoker (just finished building), Cookshack electric smoker, And a Charbroil Offset Smoker.
Not being a welder I too had visions of creating beautiful rhythmic swirls of welded material line after line. After 5 smokers, a log splitter and a few assorted house projects I'm only a bit closer to the solid cosmetic weld. At least I know there strong enough. Trailer did about116 miles and nothing fell off or broke. ;)n
Make no mistake, there ain't no powder in this Puff ! And... I'm not really a crazy person but I play one in real life
very nice job on the build!!!!!
you are right! the day Job(s) always get in the way!!! I been working on this one for quite a while now. I have too many day jobs..... viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4361
Well I'm stalled out until my order for more insulation arrives. Here is what I have done so far.
I have the top, back, and left sides tacked on.
Still Need to tack the front on. Also need to finish insulating around the exterior walls of the chimney space.
Please ignore the galinized pipe for the intake. It is just there for mock up until I pick up the black pipe tomorrow.
I Still have a ton of finish welding for all the panel edges, and corners. In the mean time I am moving on to the door frames.
Richb
Current smokers, Mini Gravity Feed Smoker (just finished building), Cookshack electric smoker, And a Charbroil Offset Smoker.
Puff, yes it is 16 gauge. That's what the plans said to use, so that's what I used. I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along. And my welding is improving.
I've always had a buddy, or relative that could weld something up for me, so I never needed learn how. So a friend has been showing how. He has been a great help. This project was perfect to learn on too. All of the earliest welds at the beginning will be hidden within the walls of the smoker never to be seen again. My friend just made sure they had enough penetration and strength not to come apart.
I can't wait to start using this smoker. My family and friends keep asking when they can come over for a BBQ. Has anyone finished building one of these Mini GFs. If so how have they cooked? Do they hold temp well? How long does it burn on a full chimney? I know, So many questions.
Richb
Current smokers, Mini Gravity Feed Smoker (just finished building), Cookshack electric smoker, And a Charbroil Offset Smoker.