Hi Guys, Well I finally saved up enough lunch money to continue my build. So here is question number 500 and something,
1. How high above the top of my firebrick to the bottom of my fire grate? I'm using 1" square tube for the frame of the fire grate.
Enough room for ash to accumulate.... some folks go 4-6".....
2. How high above the top of my fire grate to the bottom of my air intakes? or do the air intakes go beneath the top of the fire grate? so that the air intakes are below the fire.
Air inlets seem to do best , at the grate level.. too low and ash might blow up and to the food.... Too high and the fire doesn't get a good air flow.... Also, are you planning on air intakes above the fire ??? placing a small intake there, helps move the heat/smoke to the cook chamber without adding more air to the fire... some folks say it help controlling the temps and reduces fuel consumption....
3. The size of the air intakes are 3"x4" and there will be 2 on the right side and 2 on the left side. Or should they just be on one side of the FB?
Having the air intakes opposite the FB to CC opening seems to work very well....
the opening in the photo will have a 2" frame all the way around it to accommodate stove gasket for a good seal of the door. And the door to FB will hinge off the 2" frame opening. Also there will be an air intake in the door to help with the flow down the RF plate.
Guess I should have read farther before I added the upper air intake suggestion......