How do I build a Firebox Latch? Please show me your pics.

Pappy · 02-20-2013, 03:11 PM

We are building an offset smoker and looking for ways to make the door latch for the firebox. We like the idea of using a freezer door latch, but we are not sure if it will be heavy enough to withstand the heat. Please post a picture of your firebox latch, so we can get some great build ideas. We appreciate your help.

DownHomeQue · 02-20-2013, 03:24 PM

Amazon.com: POWERTEC 20306 Latch-Action Toggle Clamp, 2000 lbs Capacity: Home Improvement

^^^ These are mine.. do the job great.. the plastic has stayed on also.. it doesn't get hot..

cholloway · 02-20-2013, 03:54 PM

On the NB Hondo. Simple and easy to fab.

GOHOGS · 02-20-2013, 05:12 PM

Best picture I got but we just drilled a hole, put a piece of round bar through it, and bent both ends with a spacer between the outside of the fire box and the "handle". After that we cotter pinned a trampoline spring on it and it stays cool to the touch. All we did was use what was laying around. I bet if u tried to buy all that stuff you'd spend a lot more money than you would buying a latch of some sort. But this one will last forever!

huntin smoke · 02-21-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GOHOGS

Best picture I got but we just drilled a hole, put a piece of round bar through it, and bent both ends with a spacer between the outside of the fire box and the "handle". After that we cotter pinned a trampoline spring on it and it stays cool to the touch. All we did was use what was laying around. I bet if u tried to buy all that stuff you'd spend a lot more money than you would buying a latch of some sort. But this one will last forever!

I like the look of your latch but the door Pappy and I are using is 1/2" steel plate. I don't know that we would ba able to drill through it.

huntin smoke · 02-21-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cholloway

On the NB Hondo. Simple and easy to fab.

We wouldn't be able to use this one on a trailer rig. it is simple design but we would have to add to much to make it trailer freindly

02-20-2013, 03:11 PM	#1
Pappy is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS")	How do I build a Firebox Latch? Please show me your pics. We are building an offset smoker and looking for ways to make the door latch for the firebox. We like the idea of using a freezer door latch, but we are not sure if it will be heavy enough to withstand the heat. Please post a picture of your firebox latch, so we can get some great build ideas. We appreciate your help. __________________ 22.5 WSM, 120 Gallon Offset, Weber Performer, IQ-110, ET-732

02-20-2013, 03:24 PM	#2
DownHomeQue is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-12 Location: Jonesboro. AR Name/Nickname : DHQ	Amazon.com: POWERTEC 20306 Latch-Action Toggle Clamp, 2000 lbs Capacity: Home Improvement Amazon.com: POWERTEC 20306 Latch-Action Toggle Clamp, 2000 lbs Capacity: Home Improvement ^^^ These are mine.. do the job great.. the plastic has stayed on also.. it doesn't get hot.. __________________ [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243527[/URL] 150 Gallon Build (2017) [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148660[/URL] 250 Gallon Offset Build (2012) [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211078[/URL] 600 Gallon Offset Build (2016)

02-20-2013, 03:54 PM	#3
cholloway Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: East of Atlanta, GA. Name/Nickname : Colin	On the NB Hondo. Simple and easy to fab. __________________ Colin - "Drinking alcohol can cause memory loss... or worse, memory loss" New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished & Improved) Char-Broil 450 (Purchased new in 1981) 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer Weber charcoal Go-Anywhere 2 Weber SJSs & modified stock pot Mini-WSM Weber rotisserie, Rib-O-Lator & Smokenator system Blackstone Tailgater Combo & STOK Island gasser