Could not wait on the smoker build completion to try the Zapote. Seems put off some good smoke. We'll see about the flavor in the chicken.
After spending the entire morning searching ferreterias for the materials I lacked, I finally got started this afternoon.
After cleaning the SJ good I found a couple of holes in the base. I could not find high temp jb weld but found some high temp epoxy putty that worked pretty well.
Ended the afternoon with the hole cut in the lid and pot bottom and got them attached. HOPE to have some more free time soon to get it finished. I still need to find a bowl or can to modify for the ash guard and a terracotta base also.
More to follow.....