building a pit

[atcNick]

Looks like its coming along nicely.

[monkeyman1]

WR, would sand not cause rust from the inside? I've heard of people using used motor oil in bumpers, but I'm not so sure about that. I'd try to think about a material less conducive to rusting.

[w_r_ranch]

Depends on the pipe...

A 4" drill pipe has a minimum .33" sidewall.

I have 5 1/2" drill pipe, which has a .415 inch sidewall (scrap from a previous job). Neither is going to rust out in the pit's lifetime.

[monkeyman1]

10-4.

[txgunrunner]

put in a few hours on the pit yesterday. it was hotter than africa so i didnt get as much done as i wanted. did get the door on the firebox, drain valve, ti, stack damper and grating on grill and wood storage below the pit

[ELF62]

Any progress lately. It is looking good!!

[txgunrunner]

i should have some pics week after next when i get back from vacation. all left to do is end caps, chimmney, counterweights, shelf, grind and paint. thanks

[txgunrunner]

got it all put together, just need to weld it out, grind and weld on the rack thats going to wrap around the firebox.

[Law Dog]

Looks like its coming along. Congrats!

[txgunrunner]

thanks, any critique? what i shouldve done? my friend thinks the counter weights sits too high