Wood fired fridge smoker?

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Would you mind sharing some more details on what's going on with that fire box? I just got my hand on a freezer and am trying to figure out how to design the heat source. Thanks!
 
Sorry for the delay in responding, I'm not constantly connected to the innerweb. Hope this will help.



I kept design simple with 5/16" thick steel for upper fire box for strength and longevity.


I used the plug from the 3" hole saw for a damper. when closed it sits 1/8" above the hole with 1/8" gap. Works awesome for low temp smoking.


This lower damper I'm not super impressed with, but it works. A standard manual damper will suffice. 




4" x 4" heavy wall for lower chimney houses the 3" damper


I added extendable arms for easy removal of firebox.


3" hole leading to cook chamber, I have a section of 8" x 2" heavy steel "U" channel heat shield that covers it to deflect direct heat.

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This framework is for support of the cook chamber.
 
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