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smokinJim
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Location: Seven Sisters Falls, MB.
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Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:58 am |
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I would strongly recommend that you make that diverter a double layer. Cut another piece exactly the same and then put them together with at least a 1/4" space between. I would just use some 1/4" nuts for spacers and weld them in. This will make cleaning the plate a lot easier and help to prevent fires associated with grease dripping on it. The air space prevents the upper layer from getting as hot as the bottom. Now is the time to do this. Otherwise your pit is really looking good. |
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Jim B.
Cooking on:
WSM 18" & 22"
2 Weber grills
BDS clone
Large gravity fed offset in progress
Vermont Castings 5007 grill.
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KenV
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Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:55 pm |
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Well, the build is pretty much finished except for the prep and paint. Here are a few pics of the almost final product.
and finally fire.
Thanks to the wife, who works for Valspar, I got a really nice charcoal grey paint with alot of metal flake, it should be sharp.
I'm doing a little body work to it right now and looks like Sunday it will go in the paint booth. |
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jackdaddycustoms
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Joined: 06 Mar 2012
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Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:19 pm |
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man it looks good. can't wait to see it all done! |
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JDC Stumps Clone (aka "Jack and Smoke")
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scootr14
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Tue May 01, 2012 4:28 pm |
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Looks good, definetly read to see it painted and with meat on it. |
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Bubba Keg
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KenV
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Mon May 07, 2012 10:46 pm |
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Its all done but a few pieces of hardware. Here are some pics from the paint session.
primer
Will post some better photos in a couple days after all the finall touches. this weekend will be the seasoning and biscuit test. |
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smokinJim
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Tue May 08, 2012 6:20 am |
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Looks great. Are you going to put a piece of aluminum checkerplate above the ashbox door. This is the hotest spot on the cooker and the paint will take a beating there. I would go at least 12" above that door and right across. Plus put a 90 deg bend to help deflect heat away when the door is open. So the piece should be the width and be 12" x 1" angle. I hope you know what I mean. |
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Jim B.
Cooking on:
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2 Weber grills
BDS clone
Large gravity fed offset in progress
Vermont Castings 5007 grill.
KCBS CBJ #53898
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KenV
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Tue May 08, 2012 7:58 pm |
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You mean this piece Jim? I havent attached it yet.
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smokinJim
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Tue May 08, 2012 10:08 pm |
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That would be the one.  |
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Jim B.
Cooking on:
WSM 18" & 22"
2 Weber grills
BDS clone
Large gravity fed offset in progress
Vermont Castings 5007 grill.
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bloom34
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Wed May 09, 2012 7:49 am |
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Looks good Ken. |
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Offset Smoker Home Built
Weber Dome
Cookshack Model 008 Electric Smoker
Wood Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven Home Built
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SmokinSwineBBQ
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Joined: 03 May 2012
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Location: Newnan, GA
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Wed May 09, 2012 10:15 am |
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Nice looking pit. I hope to use some of these ideas on mine. You all do great work, I hope I can make mine half as good. |
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js-tx
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Joined: 09 May 2012
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You guys got some skills, very nice! |
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DarrelB
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Joined: 13 Jun 2005
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Wed May 09, 2012 11:31 pm |
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Awesome build ! .. That is a great looking pit !
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Offset - 24"x48" main , 24x24x36 upright.
Trailer Offset 30 x 72 - The " JBSM "
Ole Hickory EL-IB
FEC-100
Weber WSM
Weber Smokey Joe
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Jerry516Planes
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Thu May 10, 2012 3:38 pm |
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That is awsome. I really line the finishing work! |
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Hickory Grove BBQ Team
20" x 72" Stick Burner
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KenV
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Thu May 10, 2012 10:08 pm |
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All I have to do is put the handle on the side and put the charcoal chute lid on and it's done. At some point in the next couple weeks the main door will be repainted, buddy had a little problem. This weekend will be the seasoning and biscuit test. I need to thank everybody on this site. I have enjoyed this build and my buddy at work has a new idea we may play with.
5 racks total, only 3 are in it.
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KenV
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Fri May 11, 2012 11:58 pm |
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Here it is in all its glory.
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