Very nice work!
I purchased the Gateway rib rack through Target online with free shipping for mine and sets on first set of grate supports instead of drilling rebar holes.
. https://www.target.com/p/gateway-dru...ph2|51673898|0
If you are going to the trouble of adding intakes and exhaust like this then i would go with this so you can keep the unit sealed and don't have air leaks... awesome to know they have gateway accessories.
Thanks Powersmoke_80 and Nate . I've thought of this but was trying to save money somewhere. But now you have thinking this way again! Do you have pics of the rack in action?
Nate That's my thought as well, then you can shut it down to save charcoal when your done cooking with it sealed up. also IMO a stainless rack with hooks for $45 shipped is a deal.
There was some UDS pro's on the texas BBQ forum that put a small circle of expanded metal in the middle of the fire basket to help reduce a hot spot of some sort.
Hmm... like a 1" piece at the top along the diameter Jerod Broussard? I was going to put an eye bolt coming up from the bottom so I could grab the basket with my coal rake. That would tie in nicely with something like that.
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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
Mudkat Here are a few pics of the rack in use and also when doing chicken it was set on second rack level at the end for crispier skin. Jerod Broussard I made a diffuser plate to eliminate center hot spot but may need to make some of the holes around the center smaller, also works great for holding taters and corn.
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Mudkat Thanks,
The diffuser was a piece of scrap 1/8 plate and plasma cut some holes at work. I think I will weld some washers with 1/2" ID holes into the 6 larger holes closest to center to spread the heat out a little better. The charcoal basket was made from an old outdoor planter that was modified with a Weber charcoal grate and some expanded metal. I may make it a little smaller so as not to have the charcaol so spread out. I made a bail type handle to set it in with then it folds down for The diffuser to set on the charcoal basket. I use a wrought iron plant hanger for my hook to install the diffuser and charcoal basket.
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This may be an unsubstantiated internet rumor, but I saw somewhere that pallets are often made overseas from wood that may have been preservative-treated. I don't want to perpetuate rumors, but be safe with what you put in your cookers, you'll be putting food in there pretty soon.
It can be hard to know when to give unsolicited or unsubstantiated advice. Know this PBCDad . I appreciate you bringing this up! I'll re-read, disect,and consider Powersmoke_80 post below and let you all know my course of action. Thanks guys!!!!
Good point! PBCDad
I have seen the HT around here and local pallet companies do this.
here are some tips, fom here https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/
THERE ARE TWO MAIN THINGS TO LOOK FOR ON THE STAMP! Avoid chemically-treated pallets to keep you and yours Safe.
The IPPC Logo: if you don’t see it, use it with caution! A pallet may be perfectly safe without this logo, but you don’t have clear information.
The treatment code : [HT] = Heat treatment / [MB] = Methyl Bromide / [DB] = Debarked / [KD] = Kiln Dried.
[HT]: Wooden pallets manufactured in Canada or the US undergo a pest control treatment called heat treating (HT) which involves heating the pallet to a minimum core temperature of 56°C for softwoods and 60°C for hardwoods for a minimum of 30 minutes in a kiln. HT pallets are not harmful to your health Stay Safe and avoid MB pallets!
[MB]: Methyl bromide fumigation, this is a potent pesticide linked to human health problems and ozone layer depletion. Methyl bromide fumigation kills invasive species like pine beetles.
In 1987, the Montreal Protocol aimed to regulate the use of methyl bromide, along with multiple other chemicals found to impact the ozone. This type of treatment is now banned in Canada and many countries because it poses health risks to workers handling the pallets. However, you can still find it in some places. If you find an MB pallet (likely from Asia or Oceania), please do not use it
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Powersmoke_80 ​​ PBCDad
I read through the pages on 1001pallets.com. Now I know a lot about pallets that I didn't know yesterday! I have five pallets, three of which are clearly marked US KD HT with the IPPC logo. The fourth has no markings and is solid oak. I am ok with this one since I got it from work and it just moved stuff around the plant. No oils, or toxic stuff processed in the building. Its a natural pallet meaning it was not made for overseas use. The fifth one has a smudged marking on it. I believe it says HT but I am not certain so I'll make that one my Barrel tabletop and burn the pallet that I had been using for that since it's marked.
Here's a pic of the one of the labels. The IPPC logo is on the side and you can't see it here.
Dang this site is amazing. Now I’m learning about pallets. Back in the old days it was no concern. I was just thinking about getting a pallet or two to build a work bench & also for maybe a little burnin. Thanks guys!
I know right? I gotta admit when I first saw the post I thought oh boy, glad to hear about this but there goes my burn plan. Turns out that safe pallets are plentiful so all systems go! Build your bench and build your fire FireMan . Just pick you pallets well! 😀
Did some work on the lid. The 2" inch bung cap was damaged so I had to drill, saw, and dremel it out. The lid threads were not damaged in the process so the 2" exhaust pipe screwed right into it. Problem solved without a hitch.
Do you have pics of the rack in action?
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