Recent content by philmore

Looks like you're on the right path if you used the calculator. I would not use 1/8" steel. That's the thin stuff the big box stores sell and it won't last as long or hold the heat as well. If you're going to spend the time and money building it you might as well make it last with 3/16" or even...

Finally got the new firebox attached and running. I had to drill a hole at the top to allow more airflow in.

Thought I'd post a pic of the build so far. Almost got it done. Still need to add the spring to the handle and weld on the back. I got a little creative and added a slide out ash tray to it.

Thanks for the info guys! I'll try and post pics of the build as I go. 

kam59, thank you for the info. I knew you guys would be able to help. I thought it was the scale that made me sick and not the flux fumes. I knew galvanized material releases harmful fumes. Either way I weld with a respirator every time now and I normally grind the scale off the joint I'm about...

brnhornt, I've made myself sick once welding on top of it. I can't imagine that it goes well with cooking food.

I use a flux core welder. You don't worry about the fumes from the mill scale? 

Hi All, This is my first post and I couldn't find a straight answer.  I'm rebuilding a new side firebox since the old burned out. I just ordered the steel so I should start welding soon. I've never welding anything for cooking before.   My question is what is the best prep for the new steel...

Hi Mike, So you use the water from the smoker pans to make soup broth?  

I'm new the to forum but a long time browser of SMF. I've been a backyard smoker for awhile now and love cooking for the family.  I'm learning the weld at the moment and should be building a new firebox. I have the Brinkmann Trailmaster offset smoker that has been a champ even with the thin...