First build

sqeejo

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Lubbock, Tx

• May 8, 2017

• #1

Figured why not.. Picked up this bad boy today to start a new backyard smoker. 24"x83" 150 gallon tank.

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• sqeejo
• May 8, 2017

 

SmokinAl

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• May 9, 2017

• #2

That's going to be one big smoker!

Looking forward to watching you build it.

Al

 

sqeejo

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• May 11, 2017

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Planning on getting out this weekend to start the purging and cleaning. I think I am going to cut this down in half and make two smokers. (my dad doesn't know, but he is going to get  anew one)

Here are the calculations I was playing with. What do  the seasoned vets think? I want the firebox to be able to run actual small splits. But it shows 200% of recommended size. Is that a problem?

http://feldoncentral.com/bbqcalcula....76&fi=3,3,0,41.47,4.61&fc=11.87,16.78,110.59

 

JckDanls 07

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• May 11, 2017

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Run your numbers through Dave's calculator... That's the one I used to build mine...

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...daveomak-and-others-ready-to-use-rev5-6-19-15

 

sqeejo

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• May 16, 2017

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sqeejo

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• Aug 8, 2017

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So not much to speak of, got the tank purged, then a three month trip for work put everything on hold. Hoping to be home in a few weeks to start some downtime cooker building before football starts up in full swing. Questions though now that I've been thinking

1. This tank is 3/16 steel. I bought a sheet of 3/16 to make a firebox. I'm thinking of insulating it. Would 1/8 inch be good to skin it? I am going to be using a 115v welder. 3/16 is kinda max and no machine for 1/4.

2. Thinking of going Shirley Fab style and cutting a square box instead of traditional doors. Would it be worth it?

3. trailer. Build or buy?

Thanks. Now eat some Que