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  1. jim williams

    New Brick Smoker build starts tomorrow

    Hey Scooter, My Brick build will be very much like Wes W. 1) All of the heat will be absorbed into firebrick which will be contained (not lost), like a 110* day and the pavement at 9p.m. 2) Our brick house is as air tight as you make them (Tight dampers and doors, insulation, firebrick..no...
  2. jim williams

    building an arched top on a brick smoker

    Well I am in hopes of 40" wide x 18" tall. Then the top would be 40" front to back. Thank you for your info in advance
  3. jim williams

    building an arched top on a brick smoker

    Good point. I will see, trying to purchase some block before spring so I am ready. Thanks Wes.
  4. jim williams

    building an arched top on a brick smoker

    They are above david. maybe it didn't load properly when you looked.
  5. jim williams

    building an arched top on a brick smoker

    Hello to all, My question is are you having a nice winter? Well good..lol really, I am looking at putting an arch on top of my brick smoker and wondering... A- Is it structurally sound to have both ends bear on the veneer brick? B- Is it best to have both ends on the interior cinder block...
  6. jim williams

    New Brick Smoker build starts tomorrow

    Asbestosis free?
  7. jim williams

    Custom Smoke House handle and mechanism

    Thanks again wes
  8. jim williams

    Custom Smoke House handle and mechanism

    BBQ-6-SS-1/2 opening Stainless Steel Spring These are Brand New BBQ Spring Handle 6 " Long 1/2" opening on ends. This is A MUST when building custom BBQ pits, Barbecue grills, Fireplaces or Barbecue Smokers. .148 Steel Center OD 1.5" length 6"There is no need to paint this Spring.these are...
  9. jim williams

    New Brick Smoker build starts tomorrow

    I followed wes w idea and put cinder block 2" away from Fire brick, then put insulation between the walls.
  10. jim williams

    Custom Smoke House handle and mechanism

    Sounds like a winner! it is at a slight angle to keep tight also. Thank you.
  11. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Shoot. Just got them for the door.
  12. jim williams

    Custom Smoke House handle and mechanism

    Hello everyone. I have several ideas to build my own handles and keeper inside the doors but I was wondering if there were an inexpensive solution as "kits" to close your swing doors. If I run short of time, I am sure I will swing that way. If not...I create. I have 3/16x3x3 angle iron with...
  13. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Here are the doors, as of today all hinged and ready for handles. Hope you can see them, computer only lets them show as jpeg and not the photo. sorry.
  14. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Here are the doors, all 3 doors are hinged and ready for handles.  Whew...
  15. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    PrepSP445Prep SprayPrimeSP118Flame Proof8482 PrimerCoatSPXXXFlameProof8482 ColorFinishSP115 Flame Proof8482 Clear Can you just paint raw steel and be fine? Is all of these necessary to paint your doors? Most guys keep saying just paint your color on raw steel. Maybe a sales gimmick or true to...
  16. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    P.s Wes, I am totally liking the used look. It shows it is doing its purpose. 
  17. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Thank you Wes and David, I am putting heat rope just inside the door frame attached to the door (with internal steel frame)  to help prevent smoke/heat leakage and or dripping to the outside. I don't know if its possible but it will be there. Maybe weld a 1/8" x  1 1/2" slat across the bottom...
  18. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Thank you Mr. I am doing as much prep work as possible through the winter so I can go in the spring/summer. Just need about 150 faced brick and should be set.
  19. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    VHT FLAMEPROOF8482 COATING VHT FlameProof8482 Coating will renew and extend the life of any surface exposed to extremely high temperatures. This unique coating is a matte finish, silicone ceramic base widely used by the automotive industry on exhaust systems and the aerospace industry for jet...
  20. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Way to get me fired up David. Lol
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