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  1. mikemckinney

    Gauge of Steel for FireBox?

    Ahoy, hoy! I am picking up a 275 Gal Oil Tank on Saturday that I will be constructing a RF Smoker from. My question is: What Gauge of Steel should I use for the FireBox? I will be constructing a warming chamber atop the FireBox as well, using the same gauge of steel. FireBox and warming...
  2. mikemckinney

    Longtime Smoker, Second time Builder

    Ahoy, hoy! My name is Mike McKinney and i live in Beaver Falls, PA. I have been smoking meats for about 15 years, and started in a homemade smoker I called "Frankenstein." Parts from an old charcoal grill and a galvanized garbage can were connected with a flexible aluminum dryer hose. It was...
  3. mikemckinney

    275 Gallon Fuel Oil Tank Build

    Ahoy, hoy! I will be building a smoker from a 275 Gallon Oil Tank and am looking for some suggestions.  First of all, What is the best method for cleaning out said tank? Secondly, Fire Box or Direct Heat with removable fire 'drawer?' I am picking up the tank next weekend, but I hope to have...
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