Recent content by mbasaraba

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  1. Small Air Tank RF Build

    Small Air Tank RF Build

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    Small Air Tank RF Build

    I had recently broke the pump on a small compressor I have had for over 10 years and was going to chuck it then thought Hmmm that could make a good smoker. I had had plans a few years ago to build a smoker but from all the feed back on the materials decided to wait. As most men I had thought...
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    Aluminum Panel RF Smoker Build

    Skill Saw??  I am a bit more high tech in my shop. ;) I have a CNC Plasma. Here is a video of the initial run on the machine. I had forgot my G code for firing the torch so had to do it manual on this video but has since cut hundreds of parts. I should have stated that this is a home made...
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    Aluminum Panel RF Smoker Build

    Have there been measurement of themp of the heat that enters the cooking chamber? curious if the fire box cpuld be made of steel and the cooking chamber from aluminum since it should be far less heat.
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    Aluminum Panel RF Smoker Build

    Thank you for the insight. Since the material is only costing me $14, the cutting costs me $0 and my time is free I think I will build it anyways. At least it will be a test run on my first build and since I will have the plans saved I can always invest in making it out of steel once I get the...
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    Aluminum Panel RF Smoker Build

    Melting? Aluminum has a melting point of 1221 degrees. Do a lot of people heat up their smokers that hot? 
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    250 gallon vertical oil barrel RF BBQ/smoker

    I have been in metal fabrication for many years so will chime in on the suggestion for a welder for you.  If projects such as a Smoker or yard machines etc are what the welder will be used for, I suggest a Flux 90 Amp Harbor Freight or its like in Canada. They are not a top of the line welder...
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    Aluminum Panel RF Smoker Build

    Well I am new, been reading and watching some of the builds and now have planned mine out. 28 x 28 x 48 volume smoker with RF. I have ready access to TONS of 1/8-1/4 inch aluminum panels and can cut any shape I want on my CNC Plasma so this is the material I will be working with. I also have...
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    Checking in from Alabama

    Tried to reply but it says Since I am new, held for Moderation... Not sure what that means.
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    Checking in from Alabama

    Dont hesitate to contact me. I have been fabricating custom gauge panels and dash replacements for different cars. 64 Ford Econoline Van 67 Chevy G10 Van 79 Fiat Pinnin Farina  I have also designed and built some awesome Full Body Reclining Patio swings. This one is a Queen size and...
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