I am putting strap on the inside of my door openings. Should I run a solid bead around the inside of the strap to seal the opening or spot weld and then seal with gasket caulking?
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I didn't even caulk my flange or use rope seal. I just made sure everything fit snugly, and I don,t have any issues. I welded my flange together and ground the welds smooth prior to installing onto the firebox wall with a few 1" stitch welds. Also my door latch hooks on a ramped block so that the door can be shut as snug as you like.
Don't get discouraged by the door, you doing a great job. There are many ways to get the door back where you need it. I use a jack and a chain myself. I never put a deadline on my finish time either, it causes me to rush through some things and I would rather spend a bit longer and get what I really want than sell out because I put some time limit on my project. That is just me.
Current Smokers: Backyard RF Offset and Hybrid RF Offset trailer rig with Cowboy cooker and fish fryer, always room for more........
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
TuscaloosaQ wrote:Doors suck!!!! I have always had good luck but I have one now that is being a beotch!!!!!!!! looks great though keep on keeping on!!!!!!
LOL TQ.
You making that statement made me laugh. I can almost hear you saying it...
Yep, and you will know it soon. Just a little at a time so you don't go past where you need to go. It may take a few tests to confirm when you have it correctly.
Current Smokers: Backyard RF Offset and Hybrid RF Offset trailer rig with Cowboy cooker and fish fryer, always room for more........