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    Offset Smoker Build

    And the door is cut. I used a CNC router to create my templates for the plasma cutter. Sometimes my cutting looks perfect, other times it looks pretty messy. Nothing a bit of welding and some grinding can't fix. I made up some simple hinges using a metal lathe (could've bought some tube steel...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Yeah, the grill height will be just above the firebox. I had a look at the Jambo smokers and a dozen others. There's so many options that are pretty confusing. When you say put an arc across the top of the FB, do you mean just the width of the rectangle or bigger than what I've drawn out? Any...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    How important is the shape of the firebox to cook chamber hole? According to Feldons calculator, I need a 50 square inch hole. Another forum build that uses the same dimensions has cut a rectangle the same size as I've cut a template for. Is this going to work well or should I go with a...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Firebox and one end cap welded on. I might have done it in an odd order but we will see. Next up will be to calcuate and cut the hole for the firebox to main chamber opening. After that, weld the firebox to the main chamber and get it on the stand to fit the chimney and then cut the door...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Any advice on this would be great. Am I overthinking things? Aaron Franklin, standing at 5.10 recommends 36" (915mm) for grill height. I'm a slight bit taller. Since I've made my own wheels that are bigger than my intial plan of castors, the grill height is sitting at 42" (1070mm). Anyone...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Thanks. Now that I've decided on the wheels (it seriously took a long time), I'm hoping to smash this out in the next few weeks.
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    Offset Smoker Build

    First wheel done. I’ve got access to a CNC router so I made up a jig to help with aligning the spokes and keeping it centred. I could line everything up and tack it in place. Worked really well. The welding is messy but strong.
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    Offset Smoker Build

    It's been a while since I've been at this. I was going to go with castors but decided agasint it as I move my smoker over grass to use it. After not liking the price of some vintage metal wheels, I decided to make my own. I made up a jig which worked well to bend the metal consistently. The...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Got the majority of the base welded. Not worth the stuffed back to try and lift it on myself. I’m liking the proportions so far.
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    Offset Smoker Build

    I managed to find some time and start welding the base. Next up will be to weld some steel between the legs and add castors.
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    Offset Smoker Build

    I’ve started cutting out the pieces for the frame. The height is a bit tall so I’ve been reading on the best height for the smoker to sit. I’ve also got to find some decent castors for it to roll on. The frame will get tacked together and I’ll check the dimensions and proportion before...
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Thanks. I'm going for this sort of thing. I still need to do some research and sort out the height of the base. Also still researching the smokestack height and diameter, firebox opening, whether or not to put a top door on the firebox and a bunch of other stuff.
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    Offset Smoker Build

    Hi All, I was directed here from another forum. I was told there were quite a few experienced smoker builders here that can help guide my newbie feet. I've been using a cheap Chargriller smoker and I've outgrown it so I decided to build my own. I've been reading a ton of threads, Aaron...
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