Eli's comin'

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » May 11th, 2013, 11:15 am

Your skills are awesome Rick that is going to be one bad arse cooker :LG:

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 11th, 2013, 12:30 pm

THanks TQ!

I'm still putting stuff together on him this afternoon - just stopped for a morsel to eat and a siesta then back at it.

Gotta do as much as I can today before I spend Mother's day with the better half doing her thing all day ….

Goal is to test burn next Saturday - my favorite part.
I should have more pics to post tonight or tomorrow morning ….

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 11th, 2013, 12:56 pm

Holy crud that is awesome....

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 11th, 2013, 7:11 pm

Just look at this group of pics backwards and they'll make more sense - I'm tired of resorting them….

Tomorrow's project is to finish the internal power/breaker etc….. but at least I got the chassis mount male plug built today.
And if anybody knows where to buy these dam things already made for a decent price, please send the info my way.

A step back view…
Thanks for finding those handles for me Frank!
That's a Smokerbuilder/Tel-Tru gauge in that door but I can't seem to shoot pics that close with this phone and maintain focus.

Guru installed to show through the front. There will be a plastic lens in this opening after the finish goes on.

Key in operation…. and 13 revolutions counterclockwise from full stop closed is exactly 1 inch open….

Old style crank handle key

An opening out the front for the key….

draft installed in the cooker….

…and about half open position….

Completed assembly ready to be installed. Note: Full Open position ….

Well what do you know … a piece of 1/2 inch square tube slips right over it….

Now it's cut on top and bottom to make it square….

A piece of 1/2-13 all thread cut on both sides with a cutoff wheel…

Total draft assembly measuring for spacing on nylocks...

Plenum and draft gate rails

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 11th, 2013, 7:44 pm

Now your showing off!!! Which is okay...

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 11th, 2013, 8:06 pm

Your detail is awesome.keep up the good work.

PS: nice sig, but you forgot the word old at the start.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 11th, 2013, 8:29 pm

OLD smokerbuilders are just grateful to do it AT ALL!

I crack myself up….

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 11th, 2013, 8:44 pm

True, very true!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 11th, 2013, 10:27 pm

Very cool Rick, that thing will be really nice to use.

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » May 12th, 2013, 3:01 am

Great work Rick!!

, what kind of tractor is this one going to look like ?

, and how come every time I see this post I read " Lil`s Coffin" and not Eli`s comin !...

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 12th, 2013, 4:19 am

Thanks guys!

Mac I think you either need glasses or another nudge off the pie flask mate!

Besides, he reminds me more of a safe than a coffin…

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » May 12th, 2013, 4:47 am

:lg: this is amazing!! Great work Rick.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 13th, 2013, 8:42 pm

The BP with a center opening and a second diffuser on standoffs welded together to make a "top hat" baffle...

… and flipped over….

… and installed.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 14th, 2013, 10:15 am

Rick,
Boy that is nice Rick,

I know you were asking if anyone had an idea where to get this, well here is mine.
Here is what I use on my boat, I just plug the extension cord into it and the other end into the wall outlet.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... sNum=50535

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » May 14th, 2013, 11:57 am

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 14th, 2013, 1:43 pm

Thanks RC - That's a cool idea with the weather cover and "use any cord" feature …
My son also found one but it sells in 5 or more lots only so your idea is looking like a winner.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 15th, 2013, 8:27 pm

Got the service compartment wired and the door hung …

Done.

Ready for first test burn Saturday.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 15th, 2013, 8:34 pm

Holy Hats Rick...you are an animal!!!! I love this baby!!!

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 15th, 2013, 8:35 pm

Thanks DC!

smokethis · Post by **smokethis** » May 15th, 2013, 8:38 pm

Rick you inspire me to do great things. :LG:

you have truly out done yourself sr. That is a masterpiece

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 15th, 2013, 8:44 pm

Very nice Rick! If it cooks half as good as it looks, you are set, well if you do you're part.

I'm sure Edna and Edgar are proud of the boy.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 15th, 2013, 9:03 pm

Thanks S1!
I'm with you - "if I do my part" … figuring out a new one is one of the most fun things about this addiction, activity, hobby … yeah hobby that's what i'm going with…

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 15th, 2013, 9:09 pm

Well said!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 16th, 2013, 2:26 pm

Rick, that looks so nice I want to make one too. Great job! I can hardly wait to hear how well it did on the test burn, and see the paint job you put on it.

Nagaburns · Post by **Nagaburns** » May 16th, 2013, 4:41 pm

Wow, I need to spend a bit more time reading threads on the forum.

That's a really nice build Rick and you've got some neat ideas going on there, hats doffed to you sir :LG:

Lee

SmokerBuilder.com

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