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    Thicknessss

    We used a 1/8 wall stainless pipe left over from another project, works fine so far- but if the wall is too thin, it will allow the stack to cool quicker and creosote to build, so thicker is better.
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    Beginning a big RF!

    Rear view with counter weight and hinges.
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    Beginning a big RF!

    All painted up and ready for the annual Scout BBQ, cooking 120 butts.
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    Beginning a big RF!

    Might just do that, I changed out the bolts on my toggle clamps, and got a lot tighter seal, not air tight, but after looking at it, no fiberglass rope needed, maybe a little RTV, but happier with the fitment after that small modification.
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    Beginning a big RF!

    Reworked the hinge and counter weight, but still have a gap at the bottom.  And real pleased with the balance of the lid As far as the gap at the bottom of the lid- I think the metal shrunk when we welded in the baffle plate. Coulda been the piano hinge at the top to start with, but we cut the...
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    Beginning a big RF!

    Cooked some Ribs, Butts and Chickens today. very pleased.
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    Beginning a big RF!

    Cooked a couple of butts and a chicken to learn how the smoker reacts. Settles in at 275 degrees after an hour, firing it with the propane weed burner torch to light oak spilts. 1) cooked the chicken whole, not spilt for 3 hours. at 250 degrees, 2-2 1/2 hours would have been plenty. The breast...
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