Recent content by ironmanjking

One thing I've learned... each smoker has its own personality. They are like unborn children when they are under construction. Once you build that first fire, you'll finally understand what you've created, and you'll know where you were right and where you were wrong.

Looks good. I've got a much smaller offset built with rolled 3/16", and it takes 30 minutes to get her ready to cook. It'll get hot quick. Actually too hot. It takes a 1/2 hour to get her into overdrive.

He is on a team called "We Hongree"

As far as the portability goes, in all my google searches, I did not see very many stand-alone vertical smokers on trailers. I saw some attached to the end of offsets, but not by themselves. I may have the first ever set up this way... at least from what I've seen.

Well, I can almost assure you that you will not have a problem with it for quite some time. Hobart's are an industry staple.

Also, I believe it had a 1,750# axle and spring set. The trailer and smoker are probably approaching 900 to 1000# at the moment.

I would only add insulation if it were absolutely necessary. I chose 3/16" plate because it has ample structural integrity to be both the skin and the frame at the same time. I also believe it is thick enough to work well without insulation. If I had to add insulation, it'd mean adding framing...

Hello, I've mentioned this smoker and posted a few pics of it, but I haven't given a full-on description and detailing yet. I built it for a buddy of mine who is on a BBQ team here in Memphis. He assisted me in doing the grunt work, grinding, chipping, cutting with the saw, etc. I did all the...

IMO, 3/16" is the perfect wall thickness. It is strong enough to provide it's own structural integrity, yet light enough to afford and work with.

Pictures?

3/8" is thick, but it is not the thickest thing I've ever seen. The other side of your problem.... once it gets hot, it will stay hot. Me, I would have been scared of proceeding as far as you have without capping the ends. You need that diaphragm sometimes to keep that pipe round. It'll egg...

Mcnichols. Google them. You'll have to call to get a price, but I cannot imagine how Grainger can compete with them. Or.... call a local steel fabricator and ask them for a price to sell you what you want. If he says "I don't sell raw material.", then just ask him where he buys it.

What tools and skills do you have on hand? I bought a sheet of 3/16" plate, 5'x 12' for $149 last month.

More pics, please

I love it. What does she weigh? How long did it take?