Saloon is coming along

we got a lot done this weekend thanks to a lot of extra hands coming in to help....weeeeeeeeeee 2 more weeks til it all leaves for the playa

Cookin on the BBQ!

Cookin on the BBQ!, originally uploaded by Splat Worldwide.

It's done!

Finish work and painting was done in a flurry over Friday night and Saturday morning. It's out of the workshop and finally parked on our front patio.

The first cook was a success! I did some brisket, beef ribs, and pork spare ribs. And that's just using one of the barrels, not even close to full capacity.

Splat Test Fires the Smoker

fire!

fire!, originally uploaded by Splat Worldwide.

Yep, that's smoke coming out of the stacks. Ran a successful small test fire in it today, woo hoo!

Still to do:
- Add handles to the barrels
- Install cooking grates
- A whole bunch of small detail bits I can't remember right now
- Paint!

By next weekend, we eat!

Ready for a test fire

Ready for a test fire, originally uploaded by Splat Worldwide.

Pipes run, sealant on all the seams. We're lookin almost good to go.

Today I'm going to stick on some handles, bolt on the intake vents, and fire her up!

By this time next week, expect to see it loaded up with some meat :D

future project

So I've got this '96 Honda CBR900RR laying around. Frankly, it's more bike than I could ever use on the street or track. I've got a couple 400s too (a CB-1 and a CBR400RR), which are much better for me.

So why not rip the engine out of the 900RR and do build something fun and FAST? Four wheels, 125 hp, and target weight of under 1,000 lbs? Even better, how about a turbo for even more fun? That particular kit seems to be out of production, but there are a few manufactures making similar kits.

This is definitely a longer term project. Time to start researching and planning.

The BBQ Smoker, oh so close

The BBQ Smoker, oh so close, originally uploaded by Splat Worldwide.

(clockwise from top left)

1. Both of the barrels have had their paint stripped and have received some extra internal bracing to keep them from twisting while the doors are open.

2. Inside detail of the right-side barrel showing the stove pipe and bracing. I'll be adding a plate above this to keep drippings from gathering in the right-angle bend.

3. Underside detail of the barrel showing the pipe exit. I still need to cut the holes in the firebox where the pipes will interface.

I'm shooting to test fire this baby next weekend. This will be a dry run just to check for airflow, leaks, design flaws, etc. If all goes well, I'll get the last tweaks done and get 'er painted in the next couple weeks. Meaty meat time, here we come!