Newbie build - Mini GF

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Rodcrafter » April 28th, 2017, 11:36 am

You will want to bend the handle of the fire grate so you can get a hold of it once it is in place.


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by clutch_kick » April 28th, 2017, 11:38 am

Oh ... that didn't cross my mind.

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Squiggle » April 28th, 2017, 4:55 pm

Looks awesome dude, well done! :kewl:


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Post by clutch_kick » May 4th, 2017, 6:25 am

I managed to get the legs on this morning.ImageImageImage

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Post by Squiggle » May 4th, 2017, 7:09 am

Nice work dude, looks awesome! :kewl:


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Rodcrafter » May 4th, 2017, 9:08 am

:LG:


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by ajfoxy » May 4th, 2017, 4:40 pm

Getting there... definitely coming along nicely.


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by temurf » May 4th, 2017, 5:47 pm

Awesome work. Looks great.

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Big T » May 4th, 2017, 8:35 pm

:LG:


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Post by clutch_kick » May 7th, 2017, 9:16 am

But more work done today.ImageImageImageImage

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Big T » May 7th, 2017, 12:37 pm

That just looks heavy!
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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Squiggle » May 7th, 2017, 1:05 pm

Awesome work dude, looks great! :kewl:


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Post by clutch_kick » May 7th, 2017, 1:42 pm

Big T wrote:That just looks heavy!
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Well yeah ... It ain't light [emoji572]

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by ajfoxy » May 7th, 2017, 7:59 pm

Neat... I like it.


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Rodcrafter » May 7th, 2017, 10:08 pm

Keep up the good work


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by richy20 » May 8th, 2017, 5:13 pm

Nifty firebox idea. I like it. :kewl:


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by clutch_kick » May 9th, 2017, 5:09 am

Guys, when I am at the point of skinning the outside of the smoker, should I plug weld the skin on?


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Squiggle » May 9th, 2017, 6:49 am

I welded the seams around all the outer panels then hit them with the angle grinder to make them look nice, takes a while but is well worth the time & effort to have a sleek looking outer skin. :kewl:


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by clutch_kick » May 9th, 2017, 7:13 am

OK thanks

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by richy20 » May 9th, 2017, 10:38 am

I found it easier to do a couple of plug welds before welding the seams. I also think it is a good idea in the long run in case the seams start to tear apart for some reason.


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Post by clutch_kick » May 9th, 2017, 11:26 am

More doneImageImageImage

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Rodcrafter » May 9th, 2017, 2:37 pm

:LG: :LG: :LG:


Just make sure the inside of the chute doesn't create a lip as it enters the FB and you won't have any bridging.


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by clutch_kick » May 9th, 2017, 2:50 pm

Yeah, that's tomorrow's job. Thanks

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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by Squiggle » May 9th, 2017, 5:15 pm

Nice work dude, looks awesome! :beer:


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Re: Newbie build - Mini GF

Post by temurf » May 9th, 2017, 5:49 pm

:yth:


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