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pit 4 brains

Master of the Pit
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So I decided that I don't need my dog training drum any longer. Here the begining..



Here I started to remove the lid..




Lid is gone..


A little grinding to remove the sharps..



Now I cut the big bung out to use on the bottom.


Make hole


A little cold forming to fit the contour



Let's make some sparks and clean up a bit. I left the bung plug in to eliminate warpage




Done for the day. I may do a burnout tonight while I ring in the New Year..

Happy New Year everyone..
 
you've made a great start
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Update...

I got her burned out New Years Eve.
I put the wire cup on the grinder , buffed her out and did a test fit on the intake..



I used what paint I had on hand and got her shot before she rusted..
 
I wasn't card red intentionally, but if I end up going to a game to tailgate, I'll be stuffing this thing with chicken thighs, sausage and pork butts..
 
Update...
Got my basket built.



Installed some carriage bolts 8 1/4 inches below lid



Now i'm just waiting for my boss to bring by a lid and clamp band so I can fire her up and give the basket a burnout while I play with th temps. I'll work on the damper later. 2" ball valves are out of the budget for a "build on the cheap" so I'll have to rummage around and come up with something creative. I'm chomping at the bit to cook a couple of fat chuck roasts I have. Should I get a pan to go under the basket? Seems it would facilitate cleanout and help catch the drippings..
 
Uh oh, Boss just showed up with the lid and clamp. The lid fits on just fine but the clamp doesn't tighten up. I think the lid is for a lidless drum that has a larger bead on top. I noticed also that the lid has a spongey vapor seal where it comes in contact with the drum. I left it on there to give me some draft protection as I didn't feel it would get hot enough at the lid to melt or burn the foam. I did take the rubber o-rings out of the bungs..
Any thoughts?
I have some lump and some old briquettes in the basket and I just tossed a few lit briquettes on top.
Can't wait to smoke in this thing...
 
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