My new to me offset

[jsperk]

very nice. did you use any specific plans? and what did you use for the offset and main cooker?

The guy who built it works for gas company. He got some oil casings or something.

 

[lantern]

Ooooooooo! That pit's a left hander!! I like it better just on that alone!!


Good score!

 

[Mettle Man]

nice to have access to pieces like that. i am getting inspired. found this page:
http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20771

 

[aks801]

Really nice score. Those jumbo tires are a nice touch. Enjoy!

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Congrats

 

[ITBFQ]

Great looking pit, and awesome looking ribs! Nice job.

 

[SmittyJonz]

Not bad. First thing is to get a better grate higher in Fire Box - 3-4" off the floor :thumb:

 

[dwfisk]

Check these guys out.
http://www.bbqgaskets.com/
I use the wool (technical felt) on my cook chamber doors.

 

[jsperk]

Good looking pit that will serve you well for years and great thing about 1/4" or better steel is you got plenty to work with IF you want to do any mods over time. A couple of observations, mostly to help with air/fire management.

• It kinda looks like the firebox to cook chamber opening is higher than the cooking grate? If so you might want to get the top of the opening down below the grate a couple inches?

• Tuning plates would really help with heat/smoke distribution.

Or, do nothing and just get a few cooks under your belt and practice getting a small hot (clean) fire then decide if mods are even needed.

Best of luck!

I did check and the opening is higher than the cooking grate.