I had a 20" and went to a 24"....that additional rack makes a world of difference.
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Originally posted by Palmetto View Post24" STD wall pipe (.375" thick) is the direction I would go. When you lay out your door, make the cut 1" below the centerline (see first picture). This will help maximize space if you are doing pull out grates. I also like 24" because you can more easily fit an upper pullout. There is just not enough room on 20" for useable double pullouts.
I would stay away from the propane tanks. They can be a pain to work with.
pics:
1. 20" pipe with doors layed out.
2. 24" pit with double slides
3. 24" pit installed
4. 20" pit showing small upper rack.
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Originally posted by Palmetto View Post24" STD wall pipe (.375" thick) is the direction I would go. When you lay out your door, make the cut 1" below the centerline (see first picture). This will help maximize space if you are doing pull out grates. I also like 24" because you can more easily fit an upper pullout. There is just not enough room on 20" for useable double pullouts.
I would stay away from the propane tanks. They can be a pain to work with.
pics:
1. 20" pipe with doors layed out.
2. 24" pit with double slides
3. 24" pit installed
4. 20" pit showing small upper rack.
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Originally posted by TTU TX Hunter View PostPits look great! Quick question, do you weld bullethinges on top of the flat strap itself to get a piece on top? I’m assuming you cut the top and leave the door connected and weld on the strap and hinges before you cut the rest?
first I cut the top all the way across.
then I lay my 1-1/2" flat strap on top, but stop 3/4" from the cut on both sides. I also pit my hinges on at this time.
then I do the same on the bottom.
then I make my side cuts. I usually leave it connected on all 4 corners overnight so it can cool off. come back the next day and cut it loose, and make sure the door opens correctly.
then I strap out the sides very slowly using clamps and a little heat on the flat bar. once done strapping, I like to tack the door to the pit do it can't open. maybe 10 spots all the way around.
then I start welding the strap to the door. moving around, and keeping the heat low as possible, making short welds. I don't even seal weld the strapping anymore.....too easy to warp! I just weld the corners, and a few spots in between.
after that's done, and cooled off, I cut the tacks loose, and clean everything up, and put my handles on.
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Originally posted by Palmetto View PostI make my own hinges using cold roll, & pipe.
first I cut the top all the way across.
then I lay my 1-1/2" flat strap on top, but stop 3/4" from the cut on both sides. I also pit my hinges on at this time.
then I do the same on the bottom.
then I make my side cuts. I usually leave it connected on all 4 corners overnight so it can cool off. come back the next day and cut it loose, and make sure the door opens correctly.
then I strap out the sides very slowly using clamps and a little heat on the flat bar. once done strapping, I like to tack the door to the pit do it can't open. maybe 10 spots all the way around.
then I start welding the strap to the door. moving around, and keeping the heat low as possible, making short welds. I don't even seal weld the strapping anymore.....too easy to warp! I just weld the corners, and a few spots in between.
after that's done, and cooled off, I cut the tacks loose, and clean everything up, and put my handles on.
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