Hi,
First time i write on the forum. I would like some advise on my new build.
After some research on internet, i took all the good idea in my opinion and made some drawings. Then we start to build the smoker.
First, we build the firebox with 1/2 inch steel the top and bottom, the sides are 1/4 inch. Two holes for the air intake with adjusting closure. We also put 2 inch valve for futur fan and controller. A seal keep the door thight.
Second, the smokebox is made of 1/4 inch steel. We put tunning plates and a damper between the firebox and the smokerbox. There is six stainless steel grates. The top and bottom of the box is made with slope for drainage. A gate valve us use for the drain. The chimney is 6 inch in diameter and has a damper. Also we put a cover for rain. The door is seal.
Third, we build a frame with 12 inch wheels. Two pivot wheel were usef and a big handle for moving the heavy thing around (1200-1300 pounds!!!!!). We put two shelter. One for wood and one for working.
Fourth, the handle were build to stay cool, a special design from my welding helper......
That describe very much everything about the smoker.
Everything works fine, the doors are thight seal and the temperature is really constant. The only problem i have is with the paint. I used BBQ paint, put two coat but it does not seem to be really good. Already a bit of rust after 2 months outside!!!!!
I need some advise on the paint.
Thanks for your help.
Here some pictures.
First time i write on the forum. I would like some advise on my new build.
After some research on internet, i took all the good idea in my opinion and made some drawings. Then we start to build the smoker.
First, we build the firebox with 1/2 inch steel the top and bottom, the sides are 1/4 inch. Two holes for the air intake with adjusting closure. We also put 2 inch valve for futur fan and controller. A seal keep the door thight.
Second, the smokebox is made of 1/4 inch steel. We put tunning plates and a damper between the firebox and the smokerbox. There is six stainless steel grates. The top and bottom of the box is made with slope for drainage. A gate valve us use for the drain. The chimney is 6 inch in diameter and has a damper. Also we put a cover for rain. The door is seal.
Third, we build a frame with 12 inch wheels. Two pivot wheel were usef and a big handle for moving the heavy thing around (1200-1300 pounds!!!!!). We put two shelter. One for wood and one for working.
Fourth, the handle were build to stay cool, a special design from my welding helper......
That describe very much everything about the smoker.
Everything works fine, the doors are thight seal and the temperature is really constant. The only problem i have is with the paint. I used BBQ paint, put two coat but it does not seem to be really good. Already a bit of rust after 2 months outside!!!!!
I need some advise on the paint.
Thanks for your help.
Here some pictures.
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