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06-01-2007, 10:09 AM | #241 |
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Join Date: 08-24-06
Location: Kokomo,Indiana
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Either place will have the Pipe Nipples,and pipe caps....just be sure to get Black Nipples...Not the Galvanized ones!!...and I would get a few 1/2" conduit lock Nuts also...they will thread right on the nipples ...you could put on on the inside and one on the outside just in case the nipples were fitting to loose,when you tighten the locknuts they will hold the nipple tightly against the barrel.
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06-01-2007, 10:15 AM | #242 |
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Join Date: 12-16-05
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06-01-2007, 10:18 AM | #243 |
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Join Date: 12-16-05
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I can see the wife's face now when I tell her this weekend I'm going out in the garage to play with my nuts and nipples
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06-01-2007, 10:19 AM | #244 | |
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06-01-2007, 11:54 AM | #245 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-24-04
Location: Long Beach, CA
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If only this were woodpile...
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06-01-2007, 12:12 PM | #246 | ||
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06-01-2007, 02:05 PM | #247 |
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Join Date: 12-16-05
Location: North Carolina
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Went by Lowes at lunch and picked up everything that was on the shopping list (derived from Smokin Gator's document he sent). To ensure airflow won't be a problem though ... I went with 3/4" pipe nipples and accessories. My thought was I would rather have 2 or 3 3/4" pipes capped and available instead of all (3) 1/2" wide open.
Given that ... does anyone have a rough idea of the size hole that needs to be drilled for a 3/4" pipe nipple? |
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06-01-2007, 02:29 PM | #248 |
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Join Date: 12-01-06
Location: Fernandina Beach FL
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I originally bought 3/4 inch nipples but couldn't find a step bit that would go that large. Somewhere back in this thread other's have suggested other tools that would cut nice clean round holes, but I don't remember what they were.... sorry!
You will be able to get close to the outside diameter of the pipe nipple by just putting in one a tape measure or ruler. If you can't figure out a tool for the job, don't hesitate to go with the 1/2 nipples. I usually have 1 open and the one with the ball valve about half open to keep 220-230. If I want to do some chickens a bit higher I open a third. Rarely have I had to open all 4. I have done it a couple of times just to see what kind of temps I could get and 300-325 was a piece of cake.
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06-01-2007, 02:33 PM | #249 |
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Join Date: 04-17-07
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for a 3/4 inch nipple, ......ummmm 3/4 inch drill bit?? You gotta understand whos talking here, I'm "mechanically" disabled"!
I actually had all 4 1/2 inchers, but now I have one 3/4 inch nipple, why? cause the hole I drilled became too big after I filed it down!! I tell all my buddies its all in the design plan, and its critical to have that one 3/4 inch nipple! |
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06-01-2007, 02:39 PM | #250 | |
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And Keale... doesn't it feel good to fess up and get it off your chest that your drum is designed to have uneven airflow... You know I am j/k bro....
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06-01-2007, 02:46 PM | #251 |
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Join Date: 12-16-05
Location: North Carolina
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Thanks for the responses. My dad says he has the needed bits, etc. - so I'll see what he comes up with and if needed - we go back for the 1/2 inch size!
If you're not tired of seeing another UDS being built ... but I'll try to keep everyone updated as we progress! |
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06-01-2007, 02:59 PM | #252 | |
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Join Date: 04-27-07
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06-02-2007, 04:43 AM | #253 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-27-06
Location: Bothell WA
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FYI!
While you guy are checking the Electrician's nuts and tightening your nipples, Greenlee makes a step drill bit that I believe will cut to 1 1/2" holes. Both Lowes and HD have them ( @ $50+ ) along with a 7/8" bit ( $35 ) They are kind of hidden near the wiring and conduits. I'd like to see the progress! Brian
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06-02-2007, 05:07 AM | #254 |
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Join Date: 07-11-06
Location: Norco, Ca.
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I used a 1" hole saw to make a hole where 3/4" pipe nipples screw into
Here is a 3/4" X 1/2" bushing threaded in hole. I welded mine but as I suggested eariler you could lock in with conduit nuts. Here is 3/4" nipple welded. And valve installed |
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06-02-2007, 05:30 AM | #255 |
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Join Date: 03-25-07
Location: Springfield,IL
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Nice job there, I stand in awe of you guys that have that mechanical ability. Ed.
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