Fireproof File cabinet Smoker

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dhinmn

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May 12, 2015
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Hi everyone,

As my first build I decided to take advantage of having a fireproof file cabinet.
The Cabinet was donated by an acquaintance who wanted it gone from his place.

I had a few concerns about when it was. Built and if asbestos was present. Long story short - it was good to go.


Each drawer was compartmentalized and had a plaster / wire mesh division in between, after cutting those, I made the decision and cut the bottom of the top 3 drawers.
The bottom drawer is being used as the fire box.

I found out is very efficient ( in my opinion ) ) brought the temperature up to 220 and every hour I would add a block of oak 4" x 4" and would hold temp for about 50in +-.

Here is another pic


I would greatly appreciate any advice-


I still need to add permanent temp Gages

I actually used as a grill today. :D

Thanks for looking at my project

DH
 
@worktogthr - I not a crafty guy at all, it was very simple to do. the harderst prt was finding enough information before hand. And having the right tools - total moneys spent was close to $40.00 -
 
I am doing a File Cabinet build and was wondering if you put a drip tray in anywhere?  The one that I have is not fireproof and I am in the process of burning out the inside (to get rid of paint and other crap).  Did you just cut a big hole in the bottom of all the drawers?  I am planning on doing a gas one, with a burner on the bottom, along with a tray for chips or AMNPS unit.

Any other input I can get from you is welcomed. 
 
Do you have a picture of the inside?  I am trying to figure out where to put stuff.  Gas Burner on the bottom, chip tray above it, drip tray? 
 
Where do you put the aluminum pan then?  Does it just sit in the drawer with the 8 holes in it?  What did you do for racks in the top 2 drawers?  And yes, every little bit helps.
 
Usually I only use 2 drawers so I put it in the lowest one. I went to the scrap yard and got stove racks and cut them to fit. The deals that use to hold the files I cut so I have multiple racks in each drawer.
 
Yeah, that is where my problem lies, my cabinet is only 3 drawers, but it is legal size so wider than normal.  I have a Holland gas grill that is rusting out so I plan on using the drip tray from that and the rack.  Maybe the smoke stacks, the side shelving and whatever else I can rob from it.  

 
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