My new project, I am building a smoker!

[mosesbotbol]

How are you going to attach the grates? Will drill brackets to hold each one? Where will the fire source be?

[kgoings]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

How are you going to attach the grates? Will drill brackets to hold each one? Where will the fire source be?

4 carriage bolts for each grate.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by kgoings

4 carriage bolts for each grate.

If you're going to use four bolts, make sure you have them all at exactly the same level. If there is any variances in the height of the bolts, you are going to have a wobbly grate which some people don't care for and if extreme, can make balancing of lopsided items on the grate difficult, causing them to tip over. Going down to three bolts will eliminate the possibility of this, but opens up a slightly increased chance of flipping the grate if you get too much weight too far out to the side.

[kgoings]

Originally Posted by T.G

If you're going to use four bolts, make sure you have them all at exactly the same level. If there is any variances in the height of the bolts, you are going to have a wobbly grate which some people don't care for and if extreme, can make balancing of lopsided items on the grate difficult, causing them to tip over. Going down to three bolts will eliminate the possibility of this, but opens up a slightly increased chance of flipping the grate if you get too much weight too far out to the side.

Thanks

Yes I know, I used to work construction for my dad...and while I was in school I was a math major...so measure twice, then measure again, then maybe cut if your feeling lucky


I got them all installed...steady as a rock

[kgoings]

All done but the seasoning!

Actually I don't have a thermometer, but I planned on ordering a digital one. I guess I will have to wait to cook?