500 gal Rf first build What do think

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 13th, 2012, 8:23 am

Well guys we got started on the 500 gal RF two weekends ago. These are some of the photos so far. Used some diff ideas for the door lift, and the gate on the end of the baffle plate. Will try and post more photos later. Still got along way to go. ie fire box, warmer cabinet, trailer floor, and a lot more I want to say thanks to all of you on this site. Your posts & pics have made this build possible.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 13th, 2012, 8:32 am

Awesome Idea on the door opener! how does it feel as far as the weight starting the lift? does it pull the door upward slow or quick? maybe a youtube video is in order? I like it! :LG:

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » August 13th, 2012, 9:17 am

Yall are off to a great job guys!!! and I am thinking I like the shop!!!!! keep pics rolling :LG:

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 13th, 2012, 10:17 am

Frank the door opens really nice. The very end of the open has the effect of pulling a compound bow back. Guessing you hunt some. The start is pretty light the door weighs about 150lbs or so you pull up about 15lbs.
TQ the shop is awesome really a nice place to work it pays to great friends.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 13th, 2012, 10:41 am

I may hafta try that opener idea someday!
and the shop gets 5 outta 5 welder smileys

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » August 13th, 2012, 7:09 pm

How did you cut the door out?

And is that a @#$%^&* Kubota?

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » August 13th, 2012, 7:25 pm

Okie!
That is a sweet door setup and one heck of a nice shop!

Frank you need a shop like that. Just think how many projects you could have going in there.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » August 13th, 2012, 7:37 pm

Never as many as in his mind.....

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 13th, 2012, 8:29 pm

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 14th, 2012, 8:59 am

We did change the spring out to a bigger one, now the door opens smooth and has about 10 lbs of weight to lift the door. To cut the door we started out with a cutting wheel that was going way to slow(only 3 weeks till kickoff) so we ended up using a torch. Yes it is a kubota. We got the stack on yesterday and the other end cap is now on. Only one more slide rack to go on the inside and some handles on the racks. Starting to resemble a smoker!!!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » August 14th, 2012, 9:14 am

Man...a Kubota.....you "suck".....I mean.....you might be a contender for the U Suck Award....

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 14th, 2012, 3:34 pm

that's pretty harsh for someone who i don't even know. lol

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » August 14th, 2012, 3:41 pm

Its a play on word here....if you suck then everybody wants to be like you and have the toys you have.....its the highest honor can get here....

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 14th, 2012, 3:45 pm

some more photos

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 14th, 2012, 3:47 pm

LOL all in in good fun.

k.a.m. · Post by **k.a.m.** » August 14th, 2012, 5:41 pm

OKIECOOKER, very nice work on your cooker it looks fantastic.

I love mechanical counterweights and the spring idea is a nice one. I look forward to seeing some more pics and updates.

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 20th, 2012, 1:10 pm

sorry guys i haven't posted any new pics. We have been working on the Smokin Okie (new name for the cooker)really hard. Will post more pics as soon as i get them moved over. There are a bunch of changes since the last pics. We will have the first burn on the Smokin Okie Tuesday night. try to season it that night. Plan on using the heat and pam way?

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 21st, 2012, 9:41 am

Sounds great! I do the heat and pam method. I also throw in the get it to 300*f and spray a mist of water close the door and let it reach temp. repeat one more time, then cook some bacon or sausage on it

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 21st, 2012, 10:45 am

Frank thank you for the extra points on the seasoning process. I'm looking forward to it will get started on it about 6 tonight.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 21st, 2012, 11:19 am

No problems! Can't wait to see the results!

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 22nd, 2012, 9:29 am

got some of the pics moved over.
fire box pics

after insulation was put in and the outside box put on

now the door

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » August 22nd, 2012, 9:46 am

Holy Cripes that is not a small firebox!!!!

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 22nd, 2012, 10:17 am

it's a 24"x30" inside 26"x32" outside with 1" kaowool insulation between them held the heat in great. the door has a bit of a hot spot on the top of it.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » August 22nd, 2012, 2:41 pm

I like the way you did the fire box. seems like a simple way to insulate it

OKIECOOKER · Post by **OKIECOOKER** » August 22nd, 2012, 3:50 pm

It was pretty simple. here are some pics of the seasoning process. Thought you all would like to see it in a different way than I've seen on here.

Here are some others

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