Bottle jack method

[stumpjumper]

I have read about the bottle jack method for straightening doors. Does anybody have a video link or a description of this method.

[Puff]

http://www.smokerbuilder.com/forums/vie ... ack#p57410

Check this out for an idea

[stumpjumper]

Thanks

[Big T]

Here's another one viewtopic.php?f=87&t=3344

[stumpjumper]

I like the looks of this idea but I usually weld my hinges on after the top cut. Putting the door back on later seems to be quite a big task.

[Rodcrafter]

I think that you just need to use a couple of scrap pieces of steel tacked inside the door opening. This allows the door to rest on them while you check and or adjust the fit. Then add the flange material around the door. Once getting the ideal fit and or adding any gasket material to the flange. Then weld on the hinges. This process has worked for me on many projects, I think you will like it too.

jm2cw


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[stumpjumper]

Thanks I guess I will give it a try.

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

If you are having problems with the door, consider making it a square door cooker.

[stumpjumper]

Only problem is sometimes I struggle getting the seal as tight as I would like. I cold cut for the most part so not a huge problem but a little tweak once in a while would be nice. I think a bottle jack cold be the answer.

[Tom_Heath]

Been there done it but never took pics.

[Big T]

No pic , never happened....that's what they told me !

[Puff]

I second that..! They told me that too! I document my stuff as if I was goin' to court!

[Tom_Heath]

I knew that was coming the second that I hit the post tab. LOL

[Hambone]

If you are having problems with the door, consider making it a square door cooker.

I found this was actually easier. Those clover ridge dudes know their stuff.

[Mankussm]

I was able to fix my door using chain and a floor jack. Put some gasket and latches on it, then call it a day!

[Big T]

Awesome!

[Rodcrafter]

There you go


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