My 250 rf cooker and trailer build

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 2nd, 2016, 4:54 pm

First off my name is Jon Stewart i live in New York State almost on the canadian border. I was recently retired from my job due to a work related injury. That being said ive been bored and needed a project lol. I like to cook and tinker so it just seemed like this was to be my stress reliever. As of last night the propane tank was cut and burned off this morning. I have started taking pics of all stages and goodies ive purchased for this and will show them. Ive lurked this site a long time gaining knowledge from all your posts and I'll try to make you all proud lol.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 2nd, 2016, 5:07 pm

Welcome to the crew!

Making memories.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » February 2nd, 2016, 6:05 pm

Can't wait to see pics!

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 2nd, 2016, 7:19 pm

Here's where I'm at thus far

Post by **Big T** » February 2nd, 2016, 9:41 pm

I don't see any pictures.

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » February 2nd, 2016, 10:36 pm

Welcome!

Drankin, Smokin and Dreamin

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Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » February 3rd, 2016, 12:36 am

And so it begins......welcome to the group.

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 4th, 2016, 11:01 pm

Well as soon as i can figure out the picture posting here ill show you my progress. While i was grinding today i had an idea wanted to run it by you guys. Right now im using a single large door as we want to cook whole hogs but im thinking of cutting in two normal doors on the back side like "gull wings " lol. Kind of like a duel purpose cooker. Has anyone ever done this? What do you think?

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » February 5th, 2016, 8:29 am

General rule of thumb is to cut the top of the door 1" past center...which would make it tough to open up from both sides.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 5th, 2016, 1:05 pm

But if you make it square doors opening like cabinets, it would open a lot of new opportunities for you

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mp4 · Post by **mp4** » February 5th, 2016, 2:21 pm

But then you would be square...just sayin'...

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 5th, 2016, 7:22 pm

No just square doors like the ones that Paul and Tyler build.
Look at Shirleyfabrication.com

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Post by **Big T** » February 5th, 2016, 9:28 pm

Maybe this will help with posting pictures viewtopic.php?f=50&t=1874

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 14th, 2016, 9:50 am

: First cut

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 14th, 2016, 9:54 am

: Door cut out

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 14th, 2016, 10:08 am

: Burn off

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 14th, 2016, 10:11 am

: Mouth for fb cut out

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 14th, 2016, 10:37 am

: Mocking up tank height

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » February 14th, 2016, 10:43 am

At a stand still at the moment waiting on materials. I bought fb dampeners and bullet hinges from smoker builder and man are they nice. Those parts alone are going to same me a lot of time. I ordered 3" Tru temp glo in the dark gauges and a fry cutter from lem. 2 new ss King kooker boil/fryer units. This party on a trailer is taking shape lol.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » February 14th, 2016, 11:17 am

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » February 14th, 2016, 1:47 pm

You're off to a great start!

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » February 14th, 2016, 2:48 pm

Getting started is the hardest step, now you got something to look at and build on. Keep us in the loop!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » February 14th, 2016, 4:05 pm

Awesome work!

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » February 14th, 2016, 8:51 pm

Strong Work!!!
Definitely look at square doors... But hey each to their own!!

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Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » February 14th, 2016, 11:20 pm

Another idea on the doors, you could still can them in half. Open one of you need to or both for the big pig. I think that would be easier and more heat efficient than putting doors on both sides.

By the way, love the piggies artwork on the tank.

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