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Old 09-11-2015, 07:28 AM   #1
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New build out of my garage... Long project with 1/4 inch plate using only a MIG welder and angle grinder. I'm giving this to a family member as a gift. Do you guys recommend I season it before I give it to him or let him do it? Also, any tips on how to transport this bad boy? It's about 700lbs. Appreciate the help! (hopefully the picture comes through)
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Old 09-11-2015, 07:36 AM   #2
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Very nice work! I like to do a test burn on stuff I build just to make sure all the welds, latches, hinges & everything are OK as a new cooker goes through a cold-hot-cold cycle so I go ahead an start seasoning too. As to delivery, a small trailer with drop gate and a couple movers dollys should do the job.

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Old 09-11-2015, 08:00 AM   #3
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I would take a pic of it and put it in a card and tell him to come pick it up.
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Old 09-11-2015, 09:33 AM   #4
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Nice work
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Old 09-11-2015, 09:46 AM   #5
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Real nice build there

Why not season it, then it's really ready to go for them
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Old 09-11-2015, 11:17 AM   #6
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That looks like a nice piece. Me being me, if I were giving that to a buddy, I'd season it and make sure it burned right, then weld an inch of the door shut to make sure he had to work for it.
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Old 09-11-2015, 12:21 PM   #7
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Very nice! Yeah I would crank her up and see how everything works out. Are we related???????
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Old 09-11-2015, 01:41 PM   #8
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looks nice. Got some inside pics?
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Old 09-11-2015, 04:55 PM   #9
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I would keep it, but send him a picture and tell him that you are starting to build one just like it for him!




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Old 09-11-2015, 09:22 PM   #10
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"I started to give this to you but decided to keep it. You're welcome to buy some meat for me to do a test run."

That's a nice looking setup. Different design. He has a very good friend!
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Old 09-11-2015, 09:50 PM   #11
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Nice looking build. Lucky family member!
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Old 09-20-2015, 04:26 PM   #12
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Thanks for everyone's response. Unfortunately, this smoker is not working as expected. I'm having a lot of trouble even getting the temp up to 125 degrees. Any thoughts / suggestions on what could be the issue here?!?!
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