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• Sep 11, 2015

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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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• Sep 11, 2015

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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.

PS: your shop is WAY to clean:laugh:

 

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• Sep 11, 2015

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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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• Sep 11, 2015

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Nice work

 

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• Sep 11, 2015

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Real nice build there :thumb:

Why not season it, then it's really ready to go for them

 

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• Sep 11, 2015

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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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• Sep 11, 2015

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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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• Sep 11, 2015

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looks nice. Got some inside pics?

 

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• Sep 11, 2015

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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!




JBP


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• Sep 11, 2015

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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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• Sep 11, 2015

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Nice looking build. Lucky family member!

 

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• Sep 20, 2015

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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?!?!