No need to add extra volume to the FB for an ash pan. The BP (baffle plate) is the same height as the top of the FB. Some folks actually make it one continuous piece. Nothing between the FB and CC. You control the flow of heat and smoke with the FB intakes and the stack.
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I cut my doors 1'' above 12 O clock and 1'' below 3 O clock, I got that from RC. If you cut them like this and add your flange it helps with water run off and it allows you to have your bottom grate at dead center.
Ok next question my calculator suggested a 12.13 inches half moon for the firebox.. What's the easiest way to achieve this thought about cutting out a 24 inch circle out of cardboard and cutting that in half? With that be to big?
Hello so I'm moving along slowly do to Christmas an my sons birthday coming up on the 31st so this project has become a bit of s budget build.. My original plan was to do the fb an the BP in 1/4 but it's looking like I only have enough to do the BP in 1/4. I have a bunch of 3/16 would that be ok for the fb if I double all 4 sides? I also plan on putting fire bricks in the bottom.. Thanks
Fire bricks would work fine everywhere except the bottom. The bottom is the coolest side of the firebox. The side against the CC is the strongest because it is smallest, but the top is the most effected by the heat. I'm sure if you did a great deal of plug welds to join the 2 layers of plate it would be fine.
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Hey guys thanks for the help so far.. I've been cruising along as fast as time an money will allow.. I'm putting the BP in tonight and was just curious of how high it should be.. I have it overlapping the fb but to me it looks high? I know it's not the best picture but does this look like a decent ratio?
Also how high up from the baffle plate should my racks be? Thanks