New Build - 42" with Santa Maria Grill in So. Cal

[Damer419]

Have a 4 day weekend to get stuff done. Managed to put a full day in today. Cleared the arch and half of course 8 is up. Also have the Santa Maria stand dry stacked and lined the firebox with fire brick.

My arch tie in isn't perfect but I am happy with it. I hope to get a few more courses done and have the grill usable my Monday!!

Onward and upward.

[Damer419]

Pictures won't upload..... says something about file not matching ........oh well

[Gulf]

It sounds like the same problem that Les was having. Here is the brief discussion. Uploading a photo
I hope this helps.

[Damer419]

Thanks Joe.......I was trying from my phone which always worked before. I'll try and upload to my laptop. Thanks again

[Damer419]

Maybe this will work

https://picasaweb.google.com/1029081...00165373509921

[thomasmn]

I've been thinking about building a grill as well, but the thing I haven't figured out yet is how to get air to the fire in a controlled way. It looks like you just have a pit but without any venting? What is your plan there?

[Damer419]

These types of grills are extremely popular in central and northern California. All are build with a firebox without venting. It is an open pit so no lid allows plenty of air. And cooking with 100% wood I'm sure helps. This is my first one so I am not an expert at all and have only used mine a few times on a temporary block stand.

Google Santa Maria grill and a wealth of information will be available. I should have grill mounted today so I'll post a pic if I can

[Damer419]

[Damer419]

[Gulf]

Damer,

That is going to be a great set up! Looking forward to some cooks from both the oven and the grill. What ended up being the fix for your photos? This has been happening a lot and it could help others.

[Damer419]

Thanks Joe.....I am glad that the grill can be used now. Hope to fire up some tri tips on Monday!!!

The way I was able use photos was after I hit "upload" and it gives me the option to chose my camera, my photo album, or documents.....I chose "camera" and snapped a pic. So not fixed but somehow I can attach it that way as opposed to chosing a pic I took one minute prior. I tried so many options to make it work the other way but kept coming up empty.

[Damer419]

Have a huge week long rain coming so stayed home from work today and knocked out 10th course. Had a small droop once I cleared the arch that I all but straightened out.

Onward and upward!

Damon

[Damer419]

A few more pics

[Damer419]

Questions: I plan on doing an enclosure and is a 36" chimney long enough? I am sure it varies based on style of roof and what not, but can it be pulled off with 36"? I found a deal for 88 bucks on amazon (see link) but dont want to be short. Saw a few builds with 36" but i think mainly for igloos. I am alreqady WAAAAAY over budget and if I can save 150 bucks, I need to jump on it. I guess I could build an extra foot of brick chimney to make up the difference??

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A22BC1FJGECFCG

[Damer419]

Alrighty then..... I think I found that 3' will be ok. One of the main builds I referenced was Dino's and pretty much used a lot of his CAD drawings as a guide. He used a 3' with an enclosure so I think i am going to order it up. Cannot pass up that savings.

If I hear arguments to the contrary I can always return it.....