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smoker build coming soon

Postby Jim_K » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:28 pm

I have been gathering up parts for a few months, scored these tanks yesterday.
250 gal for $50 and a 80 gal ( I think) for $0 :D
Going fri to pick up some flat #9 expanded metal, 1/4" 4x8 sheet steel and some 3" C channel for the trailer. hope to find some axels soon.
can't wait to get started!

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Re: smoker build coming soon

Postby DATsBBQ » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:37 pm

The scrap yard would give you alot more than $50 for that 250. Good Score. Are you going to use the little one as a verticle or a grill?
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Re: smoker build coming soon

Postby Jim_K » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:58 pm

Thats a good idea Dat I might do that later on.
The smaller tank will set on top of the firebox for a vertical cook chamber / holding chamber like the lang 84D.
That way I can cook for a smaller crowd with less fuel and not have to heat up the main chamber.
I have talked with the local HD and I hope to start doing a little catering or roadside vending.
I want to build one that I wont outgrow for a while, I think this one will fit the bill.
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Re: smoker build coming soon

Postby OSD » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:07 pm

looks like you've got a good start on your material list going. :D Remember to post pics of the build. :D
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Re: smoker build coming soon

Postby Jim_K » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:07 pm

Went to 2 scrapyards today one sells new and used picked up 3 new sheets of #9 expanded steel. I picked up a 4X9 sheet and a cut off piece 31" x 4' of 1/4" thick plate for scrap price.30
Called my friend who now is the teacher at our old Vo-Tec welding shop, they have a huge metal sheer and got my firebox all cut out. :D
well my funds are depleted for a few weeks after todays run.
next on the list is some 3" C channel and springs and axels for the trailer.
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Re: smoker build coming soon

Postby JamesB » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:09 pm

Looks/sounds like you've got a plan... Nice to have firends with access to tools too! Keep us posted on the profress.
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Postby ChileFarmer » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:35 am

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