150 Gallon Build thread

[SmittyJonz]

:thumb:

 

[tonyjohnson619]

It turned out awesome and looks like it runs nice

 

[DownHomeQue]

Thanks guys and yes I was very happy with it! very even from front to back. Great color on the meat.

 

[Nvoges]

Nice build and cook. It's great to see a family working together on something like this.

 

[DownHomeQue]

Got her painted still a little more work to do but we almost got her done

 

[Kikaida]

Great job, that looks awesome!

 

[4ever3]

Looks really good!

Your Pop ought to be proud!

 

[Haole Pete]

I'm new around here, so I'm just now seeing these build threads. :clap2:

The "600 gallon" thread had me chuckling the whole time just at the sheer gargantuan awesomeness of that beast. I'm happier knowing that something like that exists :thumb:

One question on the "600" (and sorry if I missed it): What did you finally do for the door assists? Or are you muscle-ing them?

 

[Clay-b-que]

Great builds! Did you use tuning plates or a deflector plate? Do you have pics of the inside? Nice work!

 

[DownHomeQue]

I'm new around here, so I'm just now seeing these build threads. :clap2:

The "600 gallon" thread had me chuckling the whole time just at the sheer gargantuan awesomeness of that beast. I'm happier knowing that something like that exists :thumb:

One question on the "600" (and sorry if I missed it): What did you finally do for the door assists? Or are you muscle-ing them?

Muscling them away currently but will eventually get to adding counterweights hopefully lol

 

[DownHomeQue]

Great builds! Did you use tuning plates or a deflector plate? Do you have pics of the inside? Nice work!

Thanks, will post some inside pics tomorrow no tuning plates or deflectors on baby que she cooks great though

 

[Haole Pete]

Muscling them away currently but will eventually get to adding counterweights hopefully lol

I suppose having 90-lb doors reduces the urge to "sneak a peek" QUITE a bit :wink:

 

[DownHomeQue]

Lol yea it keeps people out lol

This shows the opening slightly above grate level. And exhaust slightly below grate level honestly it works well gives some killer color on the food. I was skeptical at the beginning but after cooking on it I am now a believer. This is called Jambo style this is how their openings are in their pits.

 

[Jersey BBQ]

Turned out great ! Wow
Love the way the exhaust went together. Very slick.

 

[chilidog]

How do you cut on the tank? Do you have to fill it with water first to make it safe to cut?

 

[m-fine]

How do you cut on the tank? Do you have to fill it with water first to make it safe to cut?

There are other ways to cut safely, but water is usually cheap and readily available.

 

[Cat797]

Nice job DHQ....glad to see you had your son involved too! Hard to find kids interested in this stuff today!

Love the 6 hundo too!

Ed

 

[DownHomeQue]

How do you cut on the tank? Do you have to fill it with water first to make it safe to cut?

Sorry just now seeing this.. I fill tank with water and dawn let sit for at least 2 weeks. Then Drain completely no liquid left.. Then I cut with Angle grinder with 1/16th cutting blade..

 

[DownHomeQue]

We have her pretty much down now.. Used her in local contest after removing meats off my big offset to set the glaze.. she heats up quickly. Overall very happy with her. She lays some beautiful color down on some meat. I eventually plan on drilling at least one hole for a thermometer but cooking blind has been very fun lol

 

[DownHomeQue]

more pics