My RF build

SAFETYHARBORREDNECK · Post by **SAFETYHARBORREDNECK** » March 29th, 2017, 7:22 am

Squiggle wrote:There's only one thing left for you to do SHRN, build another smoker!

This is only a little unit so I'm only going to have about 2-3" above the BP to CG & maybe 1/2-1" from the FB to BP. Looks like I answered my own question about making the doors taller as the BP will only be about an inch or two below the bottom of the doors.

You've read my mind Squiggle.
Mines good for backyard stuff,maybe 50-75 people,but lately I've been cooking for 100-150 people.
Puts quite the strain on the grill AND me!
Also, I've recently found an investor who will help me buy a concession trailer(I'll start a thread on that shortly),so I'll definitely need a bigger grill,so I've decided on a double pan gravity feed/Stumps XL clone with 8 racks.
That thread should start in the next month or so.Damn I can't wait!!!

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 29th, 2017, 9:29 am

Wow dude, that sounds awesome, I can't wait!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 2nd, 2017, 1:29 am

So I extended the door section up 2" & a little bit back today & it's much better. Next for the BP & the doors(not looking forward to the latch, lol).

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » April 2nd, 2017, 5:16 am

Cool little build, I think I see one similar in my future. After I make my monster RF I'll probably want something smaller to make small portions for home. Instead of firing off the big one. I saw a small stainless tank at the scrap yard one day I should have snatched it up for something like this. I'm sure it's gone by now though.

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 2nd, 2017, 5:24 am

This one is an old 25gal LPG tank for a car, you should be able to pick one up at any scrap yard for a few bucks.

Post by **Big T** » April 2nd, 2017, 12:59 pm

It's looking good Squiggle! CRS built one similar to this and he used an inexpensive latch on it. Here's a link
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4235 or if you want to build a simple latch you could search the RF forum for a build by Tuscaloosa Q called squared off doors with pics.

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » April 3rd, 2017, 1:54 am

Excellent use of the grinder there Squiggle...
Once painted you'd never know it was extended...

Taking on the aura of a very interesting build. as all your builds do... keep going.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 3rd, 2017, 4:18 am

That's what I'm hoping dude & thanks, I like to do things with a bit of a twist & that, Big T, is why I want to do the "Mack" style doors & latch.

Today I cut out the throat & started making the FB, I also picked up the fire bricks.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 3rd, 2017, 9:52 am

p3ripperfw · Post by **p3ripperfw** » April 3rd, 2017, 10:27 am

That's looking nice! I like that square cook chamber adds a bunch of space!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 6th, 2017, 4:50 am

Had some time in the shed today & I got the FB done(except the door) & cut the firebricks to fit

I also got the intakes done

I test fitted the FB & everything slotted in nicely, I'll take another pic tomorrow to show everyone how I've done the illusive shadow plate.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 6th, 2017, 6:01 am

Wow nice job!

Making memories!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 6th, 2017, 7:52 am

Thanks dude.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » April 6th, 2017, 8:19 am

Yeah that!

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » April 6th, 2017, 1:51 pm

How well do the firebricks hold up? I was considering that for mine.

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SAFETYHARBORREDNECK · Post by **SAFETYHARBORREDNECK** » April 6th, 2017, 4:05 pm

Lookin good Squiggle!
Great little patio model.
Was considering that style door setup on my next 120 gallon RF.
Along with a W/C.

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Post by **Big T** » April 6th, 2017, 4:41 pm

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » April 6th, 2017, 7:06 pm

Looking good Jay. Very schmick in fact. How are you going to fix the firebricks into the FB?

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 6th, 2017, 7:15 pm

Thanks guys, can't wait to fire it up when I'm done.

TheCapps wrote:How well do the firebricks hold up? I was considering that for mine.

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I can honestly say I don't know, I haven't used them for this purpose before, but I got the idea off Tim Brann's build so maybe he might know.

This is his build thread.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=5588

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 6th, 2017, 7:19 pm

ajfoxy wrote:Looking good Jay. Very schmick in fact. How are you going to fix the firebricks into the FB?

You'll have to wait & see AJ, but basically I'll be using RTF to stop any movement & then angle to lock it all in.

JonnyJoe · Post by **JonnyJoe** » April 6th, 2017, 9:27 pm

That's looking great! Can't wait to see more of it.

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 7th, 2017, 9:05 pm

Go Squiggle!
Hey in a couple years we are coming to see you guys for a gathering.

Making memories!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 8th, 2017, 5:31 am

Ok, so I hope this helps all the guys out there who don't understand the shadow plate. This is how I have done it in my new RF. It extends into the CC & the BP is going to be about 2" above it. It will be welded to the sides of the CC, just like the BP.

Rodcrafter wrote:Go Squiggle!
Hey in a couple years we are coming to see you guys for a gathering.

Making memories!

Wahoo!!! I can't wait for that.

Post by **Big T** » April 8th, 2017, 11:12 am

Nice explanation Squiggle

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