brand new pit project...first timer!!!

[LSAtexan4x4]

about to start a build in a couple weeks...... i am buying a 24'' dia, 3/8 pipe 8 ft long......
thinking of an offset pit.....
is there a rule for how long the firebox should be in relation to the cooking chamber....
i was thinking a pit body of about 5' and firebox 18''....any good?
any help welcome and appreciated.....
and anything to look out for on a first time build....
thanks
David

[JamesB]

I'm not a pit builder by any means, but starting with that size pipe, I would opt to go with a 6' cook chamber and use the 2' drop for my firebox...

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your build! When you get a chance swing by the Wanted Posters section and intro yerself.

Oh yeah! Be sure to take pics of the build process and post 'em for us to see!

[3 star redneck]

I would go no smaller that 24"x24" on the firebox with that much pit to heat up..

[LSAtexan4x4]

well i am sellin 18 inches to my boss for his fire box

so ill be left with about 6.5'

i figured 18'' firebox and about 5' cook chamber
no???

[JamesB]

If that's what your work'n with, you should be fine.

[mgwerks]

Sounds good, David. And welcome to the forum from Bandera!

[LSAtexan4x4]

ya... im gonna take tons of pics and keep em updated

[LSAtexan4x4]

just started a new topic with the build.... check it out