1st build from compressor tank questions

[Big T]

[Tjam9]

Getting closer. Don't have a ton of time to work on it this week. A few more pics.

Better view of air intake

Burning for the first time to help clean out the inside of the tanks.

Wheels attached, legs made and flanges for the fb done.

[Big T]

You may want to pull the rubber ends off of those latches unless they're made for high temperature. It looks great!!

[ajfoxy]

Looks like there should be a flux capacitor in there somewhere...

Nice build though...

[Squiggle]

You may want to pull the rubber ends off of those latches unless they're made for high temperature. It looks great!!

I was thinking the same thing, I've seen them replaced with normal bolts. Looks fantastic & definitely needs a flux capacitor!

[Rodcrafter]

I replace them with carriage bolts. Looks great!

[Tjam9]

Thanks guys. Yeah I already melted some of the rubber. Definitely going to pull off or put carriage bolts. If anyone has a flux capacitor I'll mount it. Haha

[Frank_Cox]

Awesome build!!


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[temurf]

I like it even if it doesn't have a flux capacitor. Staying tuned for the Q-veiw.

[Tjam9]

Baffle and drain installed. Need to do a little more welding on the baffle and need to finish grinding the drain even to the top of the baffle, but ran out of time today.

[ajfoxy]

Looking good. Almost time for Q-view

[mp4]

That is truly a work of art...

[temurf]

[Big T]

Did you cut the drain pipe flush with the BP ?

[Tjam9]

Thanks guys.

[Tjam9]

Did you cut the drain pipe flush with the BP ?

I cut it flush and still need to grind the weld around the pipe so it's completely flat. Forgot to take a picture.

[Big T]

It's really coming together!

[Tjam9]

So I just realized that I put my drain on the same side that I'm putting my handle (opposite side of the wheels and same side as my legs). Do you think that this is going to matter? I'm not sure how much grease I will need to drain or how often. Just seems like it would be easier to lift the smoker from the handle I mount to move the smoker around. If this makes a difference I may just drill a few holes on the opposite side and move the wheels.

[mp4]

I don't think it will matter. Truthfully, I didn't install a drain at all in mine. I scrape off the baffle plate every now and then before I cook (which is never often enough) and I've never had any trouble.

[Rodcrafter]

I put my drain on the same end and I made the legs adjustable so I could make sure it was level wherever I set it.


Making memories!

[Tjam9]

Ok thanks. Good to know. Wasn't sure but figured a lot of grease would just burn off during the cook.

I definitely thought about adjustable legs.

[Squiggle]

Looks amazing dude, fantastic work!

[SAFETYHARBORREDNECK]

Here's what I did for my exhaust stack.Something to consider for your next build.
I made my door cut at 1" past top dead center and put my stack out at an angle.
The stack also doubles as a door stop/rest!
Here's a pic.

[Tjam9]

Thanks for the info. Looks good I like your damper design.

[Tjam9]

Ok got the baffle welded in (a lot of welding) and the drain is now level.

Just need to make the cooking grate, charcoal basket, shelf, chimney damper and handles then paint and BBQ