86 gal pressure tank build

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » August 31st, 2013, 7:27 pm

Hit a roadblock on the door. Can't seem to get it to stay unsprung. It's also warped now. Think we might just get a new piece rolled.

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Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » August 31st, 2013, 7:49 pm

Did you try a jack and chain to straighten it?

Brewery · Post by **Brewery** » August 31st, 2013, 8:19 pm

Brandenpro I used a floor jack and a chain and had success with one of my doors.

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » August 31st, 2013, 10:09 pm

We got it. Tacked the frame around it, tacked it to the CC, cut the tacks and it sprung again.

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » September 1st, 2013, 5:33 pm

....you do stereo equipment in your spare time?

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 2nd, 2013, 2:21 am

I do custom audio video for a living if that's what you mean. Hmmm where did you come across that?

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » September 2nd, 2013, 6:53 am

That's what I meant....I had a feeling....;)

Where about you hailing from again?

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Brewery · Post by **Brewery** » September 2nd, 2013, 7:07 am

And what's the Hot rod? I can't make it out.

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 2nd, 2013, 1:56 pm

Salem OR.

The car isn't mine, but its a 32 Ford coupe. My baby is a 73 Ford Bronco.

It's a little farther along then that pic. Needless to say between the Bronco and smoker my wallet has been taking a beating.

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brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 2nd, 2013, 1:59 pm

We got the door on the smoker handled. It's not perfect but It'll work. Just need to get some of that rope stuff.

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » September 2nd, 2013, 3:35 pm

Glad you got it worked out.
Nice toy you got going there. Wishi could find time to tinker with my project mobile.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 2nd, 2013, 4:24 pm

I knew you could do it. With all of us watching, you didn't have much of a choice did you? lol

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » September 2nd, 2013, 8:38 pm

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 7th, 2013, 2:24 pm

Finally seasoning grill. I put a chimney of charcoal and 2 splits in. Added 2 more and temp probe reads 327 in about 30 min on the top rack. I thought it would take at least an hour. So is this ok? I hope I can choke it down and get back to 225ish by the time I try and cook.

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brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 7th, 2013, 4:51 pm

Ribs are on and CC holding at 224 pretty steady for around 1/2 hr.

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » September 7th, 2013, 5:29 pm

Nice.....sounds like your right on track..,.

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brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 7th, 2013, 11:53 pm

I did 1 rack 321. More like 2.5 2 and .5. The other just let em sit. We liked the let em sit much more.

Pretty happy with the smoker. I had a good feel pretty quick on how to manage temps. A chimney of charcoal will run it up to 300 quick.

Thanks for everyone's input. Hopefully I can help the next guy.

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » September 8th, 2013, 7:15 am

Congrats brandenpro! Looks like you got a good cooker there.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 8th, 2013, 8:21 am

Good job!

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » September 8th, 2013, 11:16 am

Sounds like you are figuring it out.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » September 8th, 2013, 2:15 pm

Great job! :LG:

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » September 15th, 2013, 6:01 pm

Little hunk of brisket flat. Man the stall is no joke. Ramped to 150, and thought my timing was gonna be way off. 150 to 203 is a long haul. No worried timing will be off the other way.

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » September 16th, 2013, 7:31 am

The stall....the make or break of a mans nerves!!

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Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » September 16th, 2013, 9:22 am

When the stall happens, you can't panic. Easier said than done.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 17th, 2013, 1:46 pm

If it has to be on a certain time, I do the " Texas crutch" and get-er done.

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