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  • #61
    And this one -- 38,632 views -- probably ought to be a Sticky as well.

    Dave
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    • #62
      Originally posted by DDave View Post
      And this one -- 38,632 views -- probably ought to be a Sticky as well.

      Dave
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      • #63
        Originally posted by Mikey View Post
        Now that you have the authority, you should
        Already did.

        Dave
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        • #64
          Originally posted by DDave View Post
          Already did.

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          • #65
            Cat Daddy Airplane Engineer is over 42k peeks!
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            • #66
              What an amazing build!! That is some amazing craftsmen ship!

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              • #67
                Yes it is. I am gathering supplies for a build based off of this build.

                Take note of exhaust placement and size compared to total cubic inches of space.

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                • #68
                  Man damn...Cat Daddy Engineer is 51k...gig looks!
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                  • #69
                    I have seen the ol girl in action...Up close and personal...The Maiden kicks ass...
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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by SMOKE FREAK View Post
                      I have seen the ol girl in action...Up close and personal...The Maiden kicks ass...
                      Mmmmmm... I'm telling Lena...
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                      Not to mention the occasional campfire

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                      • #71
                        A couple of years ago I did an upgrade on the Iron Maiden adding a couple of features that I originally envisioned but didn't have the time. Then once it was up and running, I just made due without...I can tell you that the upgrades make a big difference in convenience for me...I thought I would add them here to keep this thread up to date. originally posted in this thread...LINK



                        I wanted to add a few things to the Iron Maiden that I have never gotten around to during the initial build.
                        1. Drop Down Step
                        2. Pull out shelves


                        These two things will aid me greatly in cooking massive quantities of BBQ.

                        I design criteria that I incorporated into the shelves was to be as low profile as possible, to pull out without coming out or tipping, and also be completely removable. Here's how I did mine.

                        I mounted angle iron for shelf brackets. At the rear of the brackets I cut out a profile that would receive a tab from the shelf.


                        On each side of the shelf I mounted a tab made from angle iron that would captivate the shelf into the shelf bracket.


                        Here it is grabbing the shelf bracket as the shelf is slid out.


                        At the front of the shelf bracket I welded a hard stop on each side so you can't pull the shelf out the front.


                        Here it is with all the shelves extended...I just need to clean everything up and tack the expanded metal on the shelf frames.




                        I also added a drop down step that folds up for travel.





                        Originally posted by Mark R View Post
                        Dana, those pull out shelves in the cooker. All the ones I've ever seen that pull out like that were made out of angle iron for support. You sure they not gonna bend under weight???

                        BTW, nice werk!
                        Mark,

                        The 1 1/2 x 1/4" metal bar stock I used for the shelves is very rigid at the distances that they cantilever over the front of the shelf bracket. You would be hard pressed to bend these. They are also supported by 2 1/2" angle.

                        I know in my pictures they look small and light compared to the massiveness of the smoker, but they aren't. They are solid and tight.

                        Also on the step, I used massive hinges since the step acts as a huge lever arm.


                        I also Gusseted the 3"angle I used for that with 3/8" plate steel.




                        I built this step super solid...I am a big guy...NFL linebacker big. I would hate for this thing to drop me on my head so I made sure it would handle the stresses of a big cook.

                        Finished up my project this AM...looks pretty good. I've gotta finish shining it up and then a quick pressure wash and season for the grates. I did use some new grates and recycled a couple that I have to hit with a wire brush on the angle grinder, but this is gonna make it nice and I'll have much more useable rack space.





                        Last edited by DDave; 09-17-2017, 11:37 AM.
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                        • #72
                          Making grown mean jealous with every view!

                          One day maybe I'll build something to This extent

                          Your craftsmanship and skill continue to amaze

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                          • #73
                            Looks like I was too late to witness this greatness. I just started cruising the net looking for ideas for an insulated smoker. I noticed several references to the Iron Maiden build. Unfortunately photobucket isnt cooperating with my search. Is there any way to have the pictures posted again?

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                            • #74
                              I tried to PM the Engineer but seems his inbox is full up
                              Craig
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                              • #75
                                The iron Maiden is a thing of beauty. Sorry that PB went on the war path.
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