First gravity feed build. Modified mini
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First gravity feed build. Modified mini
Well here is the start of my new gravity feed project. Made it close to 25 percent bigger than what the plans say. Hipe it all works out
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
I think as you have welded in all the back bits you might struggle a bit to get your chute/firebox/transfer tube assembly in easily.
But I'm sure you'll work that one through. Look forward to further build pics.
But I'm sure you'll work that one through. Look forward to further build pics.
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
Yea i have the one piece out of the 4 i wasnt supposed too. I have to i can zip it out when i put the firebox assembly in.
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
Looking good
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Looks awesome dude, nice work! 

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Cool
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
Got some more done today. Fot the firebox assembly welded up.
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Getting closer to Q-view
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
Yea its definitely getting heavier. What is everyones opinion on doing the outer skins before doing the door curbs??
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Oh. And has anyone purchased the "kit" from bbq smoker supply with the lavalock gasket the slam latch and the thermometer and hinges? Besides the stuff in the kit anything else i should need besides casters??
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
I don't see a problem with it I haven't skinned mine but you can just weld the outside of the door curbs and grind the weld down flat so the door seals. It probably would be easier and would cover the gap if there is any around the chute and ash box.
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
I skinned mine first then did the door curbs. It made hiding my ugly cuts easier. 

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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
We prefit everything to make sure there wasn't any huge misfittting panels, welded the curbs down and then tacked all the outer skins in place.
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Re: First gravity feed build. Modified mini
Made a little more progress last night. Ran out of wire doing the inside skins so i test fit the fire box assembly. Starting to look like something!
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A little que view for u guys with my current smoker.
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It looks like a good time.
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