Firebox.
I put a ring on the outside and inside of the end of the FB for more surface area for the gasket to sit on. This also solved the problem of my crooked cutting and made a nice flat end for the door to sit against. I did finish the door and glued the gasket on. Door works, no binding! Incredible considering my BAC (Will be apparent when I post pictures of the hinge welds).
Yeah it's a bit goofy. I plan on extending something out from the left side for it to latch to.
What are your guys thoughts on using a screw-adjustable vent? Pain to adjust? Good for making minor adjustments?
Anyone ever used an antler shed for a handle on their smoker? Not sure how it would hook up (depends on shape of antler) but I think it could be done with a bracket or two. Thoughts?
Here's a couple pictures of what I have so far. It's crude but it's going to smoke meat. I'm also still trying to learn how to stick weld (without someone there to teach). I got tired of grinding off ugly welds to re do (given it's structurally sound where needed). I just want to get smoking meat.
I agree the welds look better than you are giving yourself credit for. Keep in mind we all have to start somewhere. As long as you have having fun, that's all that counts.
Thanks guys. Petesmeat, yes I am very sick of doing all of that grinding. That's why I've given up grinding the ugly welds, haha.
I hope to get it operational tomorrow night and I was planning the first cook Saturday. I guess it's supposed to be down to about 25 deg though so that's going to take some of the fun out of it. When will it get warm!!?!?
It's ALIVE !
made for quite the late night last night. Finally fired it up about 3am and by 3:45 she was up to almost 375 and climbing. It was about 15degrees and really windy so I put an old leather jacket over it for some insulation.
I have two chickens in brine and a pork loin and ribs thawed out. Wish I had a pork should but that can wait. Q view to come.
Sooooo.... was too excited to eat. Forgot to take the Q-view pics. I over cooked everything but it was still all really good!
Just have to put my accessories on the outside of the grill then paint it up and it's completely done.
You're gonna have a blast with that little cooker!
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)