Finally got my new build started (recent updates) FINISHED!!

plbass · Last edited by plbass on Aug 26 2009; edited 3 times in total

Been doing alot of research on the Ring and got some ideas for my build. (thanks KAM) Bought a 80 gallon compressor tank (new) for a good price and got a woodstove made by a family member a few years ago. Here are some pics of where i stand to date.

Door layout with the two plug holes for my shelf.

Woodstove with flue being removed for a larger oval flue to be added.

Inside of tank with oval flue connected

Tank with woodstove welded together and ready for the stand.

Removed the glass from the side of woodstove and will replace with 1/4" plate. Removed the stand also. Will be reinstalling the fire brick splits when i finish. Will post more pics as i go. Very Happy

Johnny V · Posted: Apr 23 2009 Post subject:

Nice start! I would like a pit that size.
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JamesB · Posted: Apr 23 2009 Post subject:

Your off and running dude! Keep us updated...
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k.a.m. · Posted: Apr 23 2009 Post subject:

plbass, your moving right along Very Happy

She is looking great Very Happy

the stove fit up very nice to the tank, and thats a nice crisp cut you got on your door opening to, keep the pics coming, you are doing a jam up job.

purplewg · Posted: Apr 23 2009 Post subject:

Good job and I am glad to see someone else keeps their shop messy like me. Very Happy

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BabyHuey · Posted: Apr 23 2009 Post subject:

Looking good! Isn't it FUN!
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plbass · Posted: Apr 24 2009 Post subject:

The cook chamber is 24" dia. x 44" and the firebox is 20" dia. x 26". It was a lot of work just to get this much done. We cut a 4" pipe in half length wise and added 1/4" steel in between the 2 halves to make the oval flue to connect to the smoke chamber. A lot of cutting and welding. It will all be worth it in the end. Very Happy

plbass · Posted: May 12 2009 Post subject:

Got a little more done recently. Cut back the intake and added a deflector plate and built the stand. Its slow going but it'll be worth it in the end.

k.a.m. · Posted: May 12 2009 Post subject:

plbass, looking good my man Very Happy

your on the down hill side now. Afore long you will be smelling smoke Smile

plbass · Posted: May 12 2009 Post subject:

Thanks Kam. Can't wait to put it to some good use. Very Happy

J0K3R-X · Posted: May 12 2009 Post subject:

Wow...! That is gonna be very nice when you are done! I love that wood stove, what a perfect match up. Can't wait to see it finished, I am gonna keep droppin in on this post. Great work plbass!
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plbass · Posted: Jun 14 2009 Post subject:

Finally finished the firebox. Added plate where glass was and added the air inlet. Made a sliding charcoal/wood box for easy access. Moving on to the smoke chamber next. Very Happy

daddywoofdawg · Posted: Jun 14 2009 Post subject:

I like the way you did the firebox my next build I think I'll do it like that.As I was cleaning the ash out of my firebox which is round like yours I was wishing I had designed a better way toclean out the ash.point is I don't know if you have planned for it or thought about it.Just one of those I wish I had.
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plbass · Posted: Jun 14 2009 Post subject:

It's been a long process. Design as we go. A lot of welding cutting off and rewelding and grinding. The tray slides out to end and hooks onto a piece of metal to stop it from falling and can be lifted to remove for ash cleanup.

k.a.m. · Posted: Jun 14 2009 Post subject:

plbass, I am loving it Very Happy

you have been busy. I like the clean out and coal grate, looks like the creative mind is really moving, very nice work. keep those pics coming Smile

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stringbender128 · Posted: Jun 15 2009 Post subject:

nice work!
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daddywoofdawg · Posted: Jun 15 2009 Post subject:

Was just wondering why the oval smoke inlet to the cook chamber?
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plbass · Posted: Jun 15 2009 Post subject:

The inlet was originally 6" round. I had to enlarge it so went with oval instead. The oval makes it easier for the tuning plates inside the smoke chamber.

cbarnett · Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 39

Nice work. I think building them is my favorite part. I think cooking on them is my favorite part. Confused

RedneckRocket · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 441

That's a great start. Where did you get the brand new tank at, an how much did they ding you on it?

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