Santa Maria Build, S. of Richmond: Progress Report v4 (ANY ADIVSE/CAAVEATS laying down Firebrick???)

[Bad Hat BBQ]

Anticipate this will be ready for pick in the next few days... after the paint dries.

V4 shows the final touches (Door Latches, Completed the Brasero and Handles)
and I will line the Fire-Brick to the sides and bottom of the firebox (ANY ADIVSE/CAAVEATS ???)

I have learned that he is "technically retired" and does this to keep busy

"Pa's Welding" is on Facebook (He has re-located to Virginia) or search "Sant Maria Grills" on FB Marketplace

IMO, this Rig is awesome- very happy with the results and the price point!!

[Steve B]

That rig is looking awesome. I’m excited. I can only imagine how you’re feeling.
I would definitely recommend using firebricks. I put them in mine and it really seems to help 1: retain heat and 2: disperse the heat more evenly around the cooking area.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

That looks great!!

How do you cut Firebrick??

[Bad Hat BBQ]

I guess I will be buying a special blade for my mitre.....should not need to cut many of them

[Steve B]

No need for any special tools. I bought a diamond cutting wheel and absolutely did not need it. It easily cuts with any saw. I used my table saw.

Protalwell Woodstove Firebricks, Upgrade Fire Bricks Replacement for US Stove FBP6, Size 9" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/4", 12-Pack https://a.co/d/2QMXZxa

[barelfly]

Haha. This stirs up so much MCS!

those are the coolest cookers! And I love the firebrick add Steve B - thanks for sharing with us, both of you!

[Donw]

Is it going to be under cover, or do you have a cover for it?

[Bad Hat BBQ]

initially, I will park it under my grill pavilion
I will look for a cover that works or custom order when I have checked actual dimensions.

[Steve B]

I haven’t ordered a cover for mine yet because the one for my LSG works really well. But when I do and I will, this is where I’m gonna get it from.

https://grillwraps.com/fabrics/

[Bad Hat BBQ]

https://www.creativecoversinc.com/ did a great job for "Delilah's" Cover (24x48 +firebox)

[DTro]

That's a pretty rig!

[Bad Hat BBQ]

Thanks...I think he did a great job
Just posted V5, its painted