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Not to bad actually, I got the legs mounted and burned out the inside. I have since cleaned it all up. I just need to add the RF plate,cooking grate, temp gauge, handle and a little paint.

Ok so for whatever reason I can't seem to post pics from my phone. These were from this past week end.

Ok not sure what is up with the pics, will try in the am from my pc.

Well got some work done this weekend. I got the tank cut for the firebox. I also cou the CC door an welded on the hingers. Of course after I cut the door I figured out it was a little out of square. I figure I can fudge a little on the CC border. Anywhy here are some pics.

Ya that is pretty much what I figured but thought I would ask anyway, thanx!

Hi all  -  So the CC wall thickness is 1/8, should I make the firebox out of 1/4 or can I get by on 3/16? I have not bought materials but just wanted to check with you all. Thanx, Bob

Thanx for looking at the numbers Mike and Bazza, that helps great advice. Here are a few pics. Basically just cut off the running gear and mounting plate. I also cut out and patched the air inlets.

Hi all - Just wanted to throw my numbers out there and see if I am on the right track. I am building my smoker out of a 30 gallon compressor tank. So far I have the wheels and top plate removed so I wanted to check with ya'll before I started cutting any thing else. Any assistance would be...

Thanx for the info, here are a couple of air compressor tank I plan to use for my build. As I had stated it is 30 gallons and 16x36 od. I believe I need the actual ID's to to the math.

Hi all - I found this site a week or so ago and was impressed by all the information and build threads on here. I recently came into procession on an old air compressor tank. It says that it is a 30 gallon tank. The manufacture date on the tank is 1977 and it seems to be in great shape and...