Next build. Go big or go home.

[Bob in St. Louis]

I've never built one, (but will someday), but I've heard that the act of cutting the doors tends to warp them. Yours look like they have the fit of a fine automobile. Do you have any words of wisdom regarding that?

 

[Pigdude]

That looks like a nice quality build. CONGRATS!
Yes, counterweight on my BIG build was biggest challenge. ...and yes, we can do 2 pigs at once in this one... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178330

 

[mking7]

I've never built one, (but will someday), but I've heard that the act of cutting the doors tends to warp them. Yours look like they have the fit of a fine automobile. Do you have any words of wisdom regarding that?

A few things but I'm new to this so my theories may be wrong.

Thicker steel is less likely to warp.
Cutting with a plasma puts much less heat into the steel and reduces warp risk. (Comparing to oxy/acetylene )
Leaving corners attached until everything cools off the making the final cuts.

Again, this just my theory. Listen to almost anyone else over me.

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

Ok, good deal.
Yea, your theories sound very resonable to me. Thanks!

 

[Mr.OiSat]

Hear to see your progress, great craftsmanship.

 

[Pigdude]

Looking back I wish I would have started with an existing tank. We rolled 304 steel and welded all sides. Then we made the mistake of running temps too high on burn-in, resulting in some warping. I think the double wall insulated also contributed to warping
(temperature variance)...but we wanted to use all year round here in the Great white north...although it is good for safety, can touch with hand when burning...

 

[mking7]

That looks like a nice quality build. CONGRATS!
Yes, counterweight on my BIG build was biggest challenge. ...and yes, we can do 2 pigs at once in this one... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178330

Holy moly!!!

That's impressive. Way beyond me. I'm a computer guy for a living. Just wanted to see if I could build one. That thing is way beyond me. Very impressive.

 

[Duckboats]

You are making me jealous! I so badly want to get started on mine, but I need to get my welder set back up and the snowy, 7 degree weather isn't cooperating with my garage temperatures. Keep it up. Let me know if you have any good sources for hardware and such.
Thanks.

 

[mking7]

Sorry to bump this old thread but for those subscribed or anyone that finds this in a search I started a new thread with all working photos here:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217284

 

[SmokinJohn]

Um, am I the only one who can't see these pics?