I wanted to post my Mini Clone build. I'm not a great welder and only have a 110 welder. This is a complex smoker that requires a lot of welding. I did it over a couple of months. The cost is still half of what I would have paid to buy one. I had a Rebel 32 I sold this spring because it was just to big. This little mini smokes great and works like a champ. I did have a buddy help me weld part of the project and gave him some money for helping. The firebox and skin I wanted done right. Below is a break down of cost.
Plans 79.00
Parts 175.95 Bullet hinges, nomex insulation for doors, temp gauge and latches.
Slam Latch 95.94
Tubing 69.01
Wheels 80.00
RHT 80 110.25
Ball Valves 98.62
Steel 708.77 all but tubing. Cut to size.
Misc Parts 20.00
Welding 500.00 Tip to my buddy for helping.
Total $1945.62 or less Welding $1495.62.
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Rodcrafter
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Re: Mini Build
Very nice work! I don't know for sure but is the drip control piece on the inside of the main door upside down?
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Re: Mini Build
Looks like a very well built rig...I question the paint choice though, it would lead one to think you might be a Vikings fan.
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Hootus6d
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Re: Mini Build
Its the right way I just welded the wrong side down. I'll have to fix that. Good Call!Rodcrafter wrote:Very nice work! I don't know for sure but is the drip control piece on the inside of the main door upside down?
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Re: Mini Build
Nice work ....I love the color, reminds me of Frank's LSU model. RC, that is some eye for detail. I had to zoom in pretty close to see that drip panel. I like the push cart type handle you added . . . I'm copying that one!
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Re: Mini Build
You know I'm not picking on it, I just want my gravity feed add-on to work right, so I study what you guys put out.
Keep up the good work fellas!
Keep up the good work fellas!
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Re: Mini Build
I think we need ta give Rodcrafter a new profile pic.... I think Mrs.Rodcrafter gave me some at the gathering..... I think photoshop might have been involved.... 
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Re: Mini Build
If you can't fix it by sheer force or cursing......then it can't be fixed.....
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Re: Mini Build
Watch it boys!!!
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Re: Mini Build
You are supposed to respect your elders. I just turned 55 yesterday. So be nice!
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Re: Mini Build
Chiming in on that...! 
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Re: Mini Build
RC!I'm still older tho....
If it's tourist season, how come I can't shoot 'em?
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Re: Mini Build
Starting to smell like Old people in here
If you can't fix it by sheer force or cursing......then it can't be fixed.....
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Geez, did I have another accident....dcman (The Czar) wrote:Starting to smell like Old people in here
If it's tourist season, how come I can't shoot 'em?
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If you can't fix it by sheer force or cursing......then it can't be fixed.....
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Re: Mini Build
Ha! Now who's smelly! 
If it's tourist season, how come I can't shoot 'em?
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