I fitted the FB
Made & fitted the BP
& started fitting the firebricks & FB door frame.
In this pic you can see by the burnt paint where I welded the shadow plate below the BP.
My RF build
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Squiggle
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Re: My RF build
I got some more time in the shed today.
I fitted the FB
Made & fitted the BP
& started fitting the firebricks & FB door frame.
In this pic you can see by the burnt paint where I welded the shadow plate below the BP.
I fitted the FB
Made & fitted the BP
& started fitting the firebricks & FB door frame.
In this pic you can see by the burnt paint where I welded the shadow plate below the BP.
Last edited by Squiggle on August 13th, 2017, 5:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Rodcrafter
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Re: My RF build
Nice work
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ajfoxy
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Re: My RF build
Definitely getting there. Good attention to detail. Yep you build good shit... 
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Squiggle
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Re: My RF build
Thanks guys, it means a lot coming from all of you.
Got a question though, what's everyone's thought on needing a seal on the FB door? My thoughts are I need to seal it, but I've looked at most other builds & only a small percentage actually do (well, from what I can in their pics) even "Mack" doesn't seem to have a door seal on the FB.
Got a question though, what's everyone's thought on needing a seal on the FB door? My thoughts are I need to seal it, but I've looked at most other builds & only a small percentage actually do (well, from what I can in their pics) even "Mack" doesn't seem to have a door seal on the FB.
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mp4
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Re: My RF build
I think it doesn't need one if it has a fairly good fit. Mine doesn't have one but I'm considering adding it so I can slow things down if needed. If I have good seasoned oak or hickory right now I can close off my dampers and I can't get the temps to drop.
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Squiggle
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Re: My RF build
Yeah, I was always thinking it needed to have a seal as most of my Q-ing experience is with my GF & it's imperative for those units, but when I looked at other builds I only saw a couple that had. I think you've just made my mind up with your experiences, sealed it is.
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ajfoxy
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Re: My RF build
Haha Squiggle, you were always heading in that direction you just needed confirmation... 
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Rodcrafter
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Re: My RF build
I have been putting gaskets on everything.
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Squiggle
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Re: My RF build
Yeah you're right, looking back at the post I think it was more a question as to why people didn't. You know as much as I do on how important a good seal on the door is with your DP GF, so I thought it was a given & couldn't understand why I rarely saw any.ajfoxy wrote:Haha Squiggle, you were always heading in that direction you just needed confirmation...
I wouldn't expect anything less dude, I actually use the acronym WWRCD when I have a decision to make about the build.Rodcrafter wrote:I have been putting gaskets on everything.
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Too funny!
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Squiggle
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Re: My RF build
Did a little more work on the smoker yesterday, got the FB door finished with the fire brick retaining brackets that doubles as the seal face. 
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Pete Mazz
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Re: My RF build
Nice!
If it's tourist season, how come I can't shoot 'em?
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Boy I'm getting jealous
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Re: My RF build
I had a really productive day today, so good I ran out of material, looks like I'm off to the metal shop this week.
I made the legs & some of the shelf frame
Fitted the stack
Made the door frame & shelf rails
Fitted the FB latch
& did a test fit of the wheels under the FB
All I have to do now is make the cooking shelf, finish the wood shelf, fit the wheels, make the fire basket, make the rails for the fire basket, make a handle to move it around, make the CC doors & latch mechanism, then there's the bits & pieces like thermos, holders & hooks, etc, then I can paint it & fire it up! Not long now!
I made the legs & some of the shelf frame
Fitted the stack
Made the door frame & shelf rails
Fitted the FB latch
& did a test fit of the wheels under the FB
All I have to do now is make the cooking shelf, finish the wood shelf, fit the wheels, make the fire basket, make the rails for the fire basket, make a handle to move it around, make the CC doors & latch mechanism, then there's the bits & pieces like thermos, holders & hooks, etc, then I can paint it & fire it up! Not long now!
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Big T
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Re: My RF build
It won't be long now! Are you going with one rack in the CC or are you going to add a second rack ?
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Squiggle
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Re: My RF build
Just the one is the plan, although now you mention it two might be good for ribs or snags.
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That's the whole idea for squaring it off.Squiggle wrote:Just the one is the plan, although now you mention it two might be good for ribs or snags.
If it's tourist season, how come I can't shoot 'em?
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You have plenty of room for another rack. How do you like the way we spend your money and time?
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