ditchman Posted July 21 Report Share Posted July 21 2 hours ago, Jonty said: I haven’t - but I have thought about it. You often get warping when you cut the lid out as it springs slightly, I was lucky but then did warp it accidentally by putting too much tension on the salt bar I used as a door seal. Fortunately a ratchet strap and some swearing sorted that out. I’ll be doing a test burn soon and will be looking/listenimgnout for any movement etc. Ideally, the cook chamber will be at around 110c to 150c max(occasionally) during use so it’s not going to be screamingly hot. that temp is not too bad ...i rekon you will be fine ......sounds ike a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 Are we going to be invited for the great unveiling? 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted July 22 Author Report Share Posted July 22 50 minutes ago, vmaxphil said: Are we going to be invited for the great unveiling? 👍 😀Certainly - bring beer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted July 25 Author Report Share Posted July 25 I made a start on the cooking grates yesterday. There’s two of them to make it easier to get them in and out of the cook chamber. They’re 20mm angle made into a square(ish - have you seen my welding 😀) frame and then 6mm round bar tacked in to form the grate. I also got the initial assembly of the cook chamber handle done. Obviously I’ve sat it on top of the cook chamber to take a picture, but it will actually sit low down on the door with the actual handle lower still. The aim is that you can lift the door in a single motion without catching your forearm on the hot metal door. I’m recycling horseshoes wherever I can on this. I’m not a horsey person but my wife is - and using the shoes is buying me a hell of a lot of grief free quality shed time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Looking good so far, I do like the use of old horseshoes to appease the lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted August 5 Author Report Share Posted August 5 Well, he’s (Ivor) up and running! I seasoned it the other day, as you would a cast iron pan- got it screamingly hot and sprayed the inside with oil until it became almost non stick… I couldn’t resist roasting a chicken in there whilst I was doing it, which was very nice. But Saturday was the big day to fire it up and see how it worked out. The key to good smoked BBQ is low and slow - cooking at around 110C… I have to say I have some lessons to learn regarding fine tuning, but it was pretty easy to control the temps - I could run it at 110-120 and crank it up to 170 faintly easily. I did a test run with some ribs , spicy stuffed mushrooms and (dare I say it) smoked bbq tofu (for my veggie daughter). It all turned out really well, I’m over the moon and looking forward to some more adventurous cooks next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 That looks mighty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Well done. It just needs some large wheels on it and you can call it The Rocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I have enjoyed this thread and to see it in action is brilliant. Many thanks for taking us through the trials and tribulations during manufacture. Many happy hours ahead methinks. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 That looks bloody amazing....... when you want to build the mark 2 version and need to get rid of this to make space, I may have a small area it could rest in 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 BLOODY WELL DONE im really chuffed for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Glad it's all working as expected 👏😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Lovely thread. Nice work squire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 lowerer the temperature and do some Arbroath smokies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I brought back 25 kg of various types of salmon as well as cod and haddock from a recent fishing trip to Canada. Ive been told to try ‘cold smoking’ using an old filing cabinet 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Good thread. Good skills. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Hello, Looking at the Photo of the Professional made Smoker and the Photo of your now finished it looks a superb job you have done there, Will you go for a Paint finish and what is next on you list for the PW Craft section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 what wood are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: what wood are you using ? The flammable type......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 Just now, TIGHTCHOKE said: The flammable type......................... you need to lay off them humour pills....they aint working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 5 minutes ago, ditchman said: you need to lay off them humour pills....they aint working It's early, I am eating breakfast and getting ready to go to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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