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06-06-2008, 11:03 AM | #31 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 05-28-08
Location: Hartford, MI
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I should have my drum next week and will follow these exact steps!
Thanks much.
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06-06-2008, 11:31 AM | #32 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 02-06-08
Location: Santa Ana, CA
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Hey Norco, do you think the nipples can be brazed on with some silver solder sticks as opposed to welding on? Just wondering.....
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06-06-2008, 12:04 PM | #33 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-11-06
Location: Huntington Beach California
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Vic.....from what I know of our Norco, he likes his nipples to be welded.
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06-06-2008, 12:21 PM | #34 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 02-06-08
Location: Santa Ana, CA
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I think you may Norco TOO WELL!!!! LMAO
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Double barrel smoker, one stacked over the other. (55 gal drums). 85 Gal UDS Large Kettle Grill "I am the Lizard King.... I can do anything." "Out here on the perimeter there are no stars... out here we is stoned.... immaculate" - An American Poet |
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06-06-2008, 04:12 PM | #35 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 06-14-07
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Awesome tutorial, you know that drum sure looks familiar
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06-06-2008, 04:55 PM | #36 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 08-02-07
Location: Cozad, Nebraska
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Funny, that's exactly how Wyatt did his!! Are you trying to capitalize on his plans??
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06-06-2008, 06:37 PM | #37 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Actually a spot weld or a simple braise is all that is needed. It is not to seal, just keep from backing out. I weld because I can. Matter of a fact i owe a lot of Brethren for their votes that won me a Miller welder. Got to cook for girl scouts plus work so may not add much this weekend. Oh wait MIL in the house, I can snooze at work. Last edited by Norcoredneck; 06-06-2008 at 08:38 PM.. |
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06-06-2008, 06:39 PM | #38 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Great minds think alike.
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06-06-2008, 07:05 PM | #39 |
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Join Date: 08-18-07
Location: seeley, ca
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Great job Norco. Got 2 more barrels waiting for grates.
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06-06-2008, 08:32 PM | #40 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Alternative to Welded nipples.
You can thread nipples in and use conduit nuts to lock them in.
Nuts come in bag from Home Depot/Lowes, ect. Found in electrical section. Tighten like this (Primitive Pete mod.) You are just locking them in not pounding home. Or you can use Plugs. (Thanks Swampb.) Plugs are drilled and screws and double nuted for easy removal. Also in electrical isle at Home Depot/Lowes. . Last edited by Norcoredneck; 06-06-2008 at 10:04 PM.. |
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06-07-2008, 12:15 AM | #41 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 05-09-07
Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC
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Keep on posting Norco, and learn us something!!!
I like seeing the Alternative Drum Methodology. Gives the Welding Challenged amongst us a Glimmer of Hope for Smoking Success. Again, Outstanding!!! |
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06-07-2008, 07:41 AM | #42 | |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 10-23-06
Location: Amarillo Texas
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Thanks Norco
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06-07-2008, 05:48 PM | #43 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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Cant get to edit old post.
Divide drum into 3 sections Layout grill holes. I chose 1 3/4"" and 8" from top. You should assess the drum you are using. Layout Intake holes. I chose 2" from bottom. Layout Gauge hole. I chose 9" (1" below lower rack) Centerpunch marks. Drill pilot holes. Drill holes for Intake nipples I use 1" which lets you thread 3/4" nipple (clean round hole) Drill out holes for Grate supports I am going to use 1/4" bolts. I use Unibit to get clean holes in thin metal. Open up hole for gauge. I use 3/4" hole which is a tight fit for a 1/2" pipe thread. Thread in 3/4" close nipples I use cap to protect threads and screw in as far as possible. This link will show alternative to welding nipples. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...2&postcount=40 Weld in Nipples Install 3/4" ball valve. __________________ Install grate supports. I use this set up. I go hex head in. It seems to keep grate from slipping off when setting in. Also nice when you spin grate. I use 1 3/4" for top and 2" for bottom. Install gauge. Again use conduit nut that comes with gauge to lock in. Last edited by Norcoredneck; 06-07-2008 at 06:39 PM.. |
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06-07-2008, 08:52 PM | #44 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-07-07
Location: Westerville,OH
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Plugs - how do you open them up if you need additional airflow?
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06-07-2008, 09:12 PM | #45 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-07-07
Location: Westerville,OH
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I can hardly wait for the lid!
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