Gittin Thar

[Ratmo]

Been workin on this rig fer awhile now. Well, maybe not workin, more like drink an design!!!
She be gittin thar though. gotter ta whar she will cook whilst I figure out tha rest.




Still got alot ta do, add ons, paint, etc:

[OSD]

Looks like you been busy. great job. Hadn't seen you on here for a while. Guess we know why now.

[SteerCrazy]

good lookin setup Ratmo, can't wait to see the finished product

[ChileFarmer]

I have to agree, looks like you got it going on. Almost there.
Now I want to see some of the good stuff, MEAT. CF

[JamesB]

Looks like you should be cooking soon! Nice job!

James.

[nascarchuck]

Good lookin rig Ratty!!! Don't forget about us when it's time to break it in!!!

Oh, to power everything at your house, do you run an extension cord from next door? Sorry... Couldn't refuse...

[Ratmo]

I wuz wonderin why everthang runs backards here, maybe jus a lil to much juice!

[mel]

we need samples we need samples come on everybody this we need samples
Looks like your on the right track from here or should i say line

[bowhnter]

looks good to me so far!!

[DATsBBQ]

Yes sir, one good looking pit to be sure

[nascarchuck]

Hey Dats, I'm thinkin that when that one's finished, it needs to go on your pic page!

[DJ]

Lookin Good Ratty! When ya get a chance, please take a cpl pics of the interior as I'm curious as to the size of the opening where ya attached the firebox. I'm starting a pig cooker after Christmas during plant shut down and am considering the same set-up fer the firebox and stacks.
Thanks,
dj

[TX Sandman]

Purty slick, Ratmo!

[Ratmo]

Say DJ, dont know that a pic will do much fer ya, its purdy dark in thar, lol
I can tell ya whut I done though.
Main chamber is 18"dia.x 50"x3/8" wall. Firebox is 16"dia.x 24"x3/8" wall.
On main chamber, I cut a 24"x3" slot centered on the 50". On firebox, I cut a 18"x3" slot centered on 24". Then the fun part starts! linin them raschals up, and closin them in.
On mine, the top of the slot on firebox is inline with the bottom of the slot on main chamber. I wanted to be able to cook beans etc: using heat from firebox, so the flat plate material is 3/16". Works real good. Ive tried the thicker flat plate and it just wont git hot enough to cook food in a pan.
Your gonna have some heck of a cuts to git it all lookin rite, be sure to have a cold six pack handy. Hope this helps, any thing else I can help you with, PM me or I think my email addy is in profile.
Good luck, Ratmo

[DJ]

Thanks Ratty, Info is much appreciated!
dj