Very Nice Build :thumb:
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New build, new build toy w/pic's
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dwfisk
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From the two seasoning burns it feels like it's going to hold temps fine in the 250*-350* range by adding splits every 2 hours. I'm a little surprised given the thin walls, but I have noticed we get a lot of radiant heat off that 5/16 baffle. But then, while I think it's thin from a builder's standpoint, it is heavier than a UDS or WSM so I'm sure it will cook fine. We will find out for sure this weekend.
You described it perfectly, but this one was on a water well on some property friends purchased recently. My understanding is they don't go bad very often, but if the rubber blater does develop a leak like this one they are trashed. Found it laying in the woods near where it had been replaced with a new tank.
You described it perfectly, but this one was on a water well on some property friends purchased recently. My understanding is they don't go bad very often, but if the rubber blater does develop a leak like this one they are trashed. Found it laying in the woods near where it had been replaced with a new tank.
dwfisk
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Little bit of kindling and splits. I start the fire with splits trimmed down to about 2"x2"x18", get the coal bed hot then go with 2 full size splits every couple hours. This unit appears to hold temp so well we may need to stay with the smaller splits to have a smaller fire.
Yea, it's kind of an addiction. Almost every time I spot a tank laying around I'm thinkng "how would that work as a smoker"? - galvanized excepted!
Yep, we use about 3 feet of 3/8 rebar bend a 6" triangular handle welded back to the shaft at one end, bend a 2" 90* hook on the other end and sharpen the point. If you have a fire, you just gotta play with it!
bluetang
somebody shut me the fark up.
Wow! That is one sweet resurrection.:clap2:
jrickus
Knows what a fatty is.
Nice Job Kyle.Great design.
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floridasmoke
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That build is awesome, the Luau Gods smile upon you.
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Can I borrow that anytime soon? I promise not to return it. :razz:
TroyA65
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Very nice build, you have too many cool toys...I mean tools.
dwfisk
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Sorry, it has already moved on to Kyle's new home, way back in the woods near Wacahoota. He is donig his inagural cook now: SL spares, the tips/trim, ABT's and all the fixings. Just stopped on the way home and the cooker is rocking along at 230*-250* with a very small fire & clear exhaust. Looks like a couple of fist-sized hickory splits every hour or two is all its going to take. He will post later with pics & results.
To paraphrase, he who passes on the most toys/tools to kids who have the desire & skill to use them wins!
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Sorry, couldn't help myself...
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dwfisk
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LOL that was funny, odd but funny! We are not only fans but a whole series of family graduates going back to class of '75 (me). With that much history, I would like to think we have the humility to acknowledge when we have our arses handed to us, but of course the arrogance that comes with kicking a little pretty frequently.
poppa smoke
Knows what a fatty is.
You and your son did a super job on this build, I hope it brings much enjoyment and some great Q. I have been eyeing that bender at harbor freight, now I can convince myself I really do need one. Go Noles!!!!!
dwfisk
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It really works pretty neat, especially with smaller/thinner stock. I comes with round tubing dies 3/4"-2-1/2" and HF also sells a 1/2" square tubing die we used on this build. There is a company in Oregon called SWAG Offroad (they have a good websitr) that makes a whole series of custom dies. I have their universal round die and their 1" square tubing die. I bought it to make plant hangers for my wife.
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Southernsmoke88
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Very nice build!
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reccymech
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Great seeing a bit of craftmanship, and always enjoy see the build. Well done on a great job.
bbqwilly
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That thing is freakin sweet. Cool build
Backman0001
Got Wood.
Awesome job! I started one very similar a few months back. Hope to have in done in the next few weeks.
