New Guy and a new pit build...

Okay, welding is coming along........meaning I can get metal to stick together....lol

Hinges are on, and tomorrow I will finish the cut out of the door.



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Both hinges on and grind down..

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Oh and my hinges were recycled from my gate I fixed 2 years ago...I knew I could use them for something one day!
 
Okay got the right and left seals on and the door cut out. I still need to weld the bottom seal on the door, ran out of sun light and pulled it in the garage. The best part is I still get to do this again for the vertical chamber...what was I thinking ....lol....

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Now for the first opening.....

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I still need to weld the seal on the inside of the drum under the hinges to make that nice and tight....


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Door opened and no warping!

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Thanks for looking...more to come.....
 
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Oh and I have to go find some scrap metal to build the frame for the stand and the grates...back to search mode....any ideas fro the best places to look or ask?
 
el_matt said:
Dude, I'm stoked to watch this thread. I've got a 35 gallon that I'm going to make into a grill, but due to my lack of a welder or welding skills has been a slow go. Hopefully you inspire me!

Matt
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I was in the same boat....went and bought a 120 arc welder and it works pretty good. My welding is coming along, far from good, but I am learning. Good luck with your build!

>>John
 
Not sure if anyone is following anymore...but I got the bottom seal on and put what I think is a cool handle on.

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BbqJohn said:
Oh and I have to go find some scrap metal to build the frame for the stand and the grates...back to search mode....any ideas fro the best places to look or ask?
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Look up metal recyclers in your area. I have found several around here. They usually don't have exactly what you are looking for, but usually you can find something and make it work. I have also had luck on CL searching in the materials section for whatever I was looking for.

I have now found a steel supplier close to where I work that sells new stuff for under a buck a pound right now, and drops for a little cheaper. For this price, they will cut it to size for me and if I'm in a hurry I will go this route as it eliminates the searching.
 
dodgeramsst2003 said:
Look up metal recyclers in your area. I have found several around here. They usually don't have exactly what you are looking for, but usually you can find something and make it work. I have also had luck on CL searching in the materials section for whatever I was looking for.

I have now found a steel supplier close to where I work that sells new stuff for under a buck a pound right now, and drops for a little cheaper. For this price, they will cut it to size for me and if I'm in a hurry I will go this route as it eliminates the searching.
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Thanks dodgeramsst2003, I did find a metal recycler not far from me....I will check them out...

I checked your build out from your link in your signature, very nice. Any pointers are welcome!!!:thumb:

>>John
 
looks like a winner. making the vertical chamber out of a tank will be very challenging, even for an experienced welder.
 
Okay, cutting the door out of the vertical tank. I got the hinges tacked on there. I have a lot more work to do!

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bbqbull said:
Looking good so far!
I enjoy the pictorial of your build.
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Thanks bbqbull, it is fun learning along the way. I have got many good ideas from this site that have saved me many headaches so far. Thanks bbq brethren!!:clap2:
 
I am inspired watching your progress.... I makes me want to learn how to weld and I have aspirations of builging my own smoker one of these days.... Thanks for the pics!
 
ScottBostic said:
I am inspired watching your progress.... I makes me want to learn how to weld and I have aspirations of builging my own smoker one of these days.... Thanks for the pics!
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Glad to hear, I purchased a 120/220 arch welder and have been learning trial by fire. I give welders their respect because it is not easy, but I think one can learn enough to build something like this...it's what I am doing. Take the plunge it is a blast. I am looking forward to cooking in this!!
 
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