Recent content by ZZ SMOKER

Tuning plates cut on band saw and placed on lower rails. I'll adjust them as needed for even heat threw CC.

Lower rails tack welded to CC to hold tuning plates in place 3 1/2 inches below grilling surface.

Angled tuning plate is bolted to threw holes.

few more...

few more of fire basket...

Here's a few pics of the fire basket, it's 12 x 12 by 8 high. 1/8 inch angle iron and some heavy duty expanded metal. Just a few tack welds to hold the expanded metal on, not sure how long it will last, may have to replace it next summer.

Here's a few pics of the extra bolt holes I drilled in the CC and FB. Also a few pics of the new flanges on the CC.

Here's a CAD view of the smoker...

I was able to straighten out the right side wall of the FB by using a 4 x 6 pc. of wood and some all thread, that got it pretty straight. Then I bolted in a pc. of 1 x 2 inch tubing right to the wall itself, that got the FB almost perfectly square to the CC. The 1 x 2 pc. of steel will stay in...

Here's a few pics of the gaps in between the flanges and the CC. Pretty poor quality.

Hi all, first post in this forum. My BBQ and grilling skill's are ok but I'm new to smoking meat. I picked up a used Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Smoker at a yard sale for $100. Planning on doing a restoration with mod's. I'm a machinist/fabricator by trade and have completed many metal projects at...

Count me in. Thanks Inkbird, would go nice in my new to me smoker...!!!