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  1. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    OK...Got a little more done on the smoker project today.  Trying to balance my time from the smoker project and the camera shop is hard!!  I really want this smoker DONE!!!  Got the hinges fabricated at my friends machine shop this morning.  Got them welded on and got the top band on the door...
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  5. firemanjim

    For The Love Of The Football Game

    I used your brine receive less the cure additive on 2 birds yesterday and they were excellent. I took 2 whole chickens and split them down the middle so I had 4 halves. Put them in the brine at 8A.M.soaked them till 2 P.M put them on my little propane smoker for 3 hours at 225 degrees. A few...
  6. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    The tank went under the blade today.  All the cuts turned out perfect, so I guess so far so good.  Here are some pics: The Firebox to Cooker Hole The Top cut for the Door and partially down the sides.  Hinges go on Wednesday.  At the fire station tomorrow. Thanks for all the help so far...
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  10. My first build fixing to get started....

    My first build fixing to get started....

  11. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    Thanks Rasimmo for the reply. Tank goes "under the blade" tomorrow. Boys at the fire house are needing some Q. Pics to follow. Thanks
  12. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    OK...Decided to leave the domed ends on my cooker so had to refigure some things. Typed in 120gal into the calculator and it spit this out. 9240 cu in firebox 24"h x 18"w x 24"l will get me there at 112.2%  should be fine??? 5" chimney 26.42 inches long 2 firebox intakes 4 1/2" diameter or...
  13. firemanjim

    My first build fixing to get started....

    OK I am gonna be starting my first build next week.  It is a 150 gal LP tank.  I have filled it with water to remove any residual fumes or lp gas.  Used the smoke calculator and here is what I came up with: Tank is 24" x 55" 24868.80 Cubic Inches in the chamber 8289.60 is desired Firebox...
  14. firemanjim

    New member...

    Thanks guys and gals. Where you at Kat? I will need help with the dimensions for sure when I crack this tank open.
  15. firemanjim

    New member...

    Hey guys. I am Jim Sanders. I live in Decherd, TN. I am a professional firefighter for a living. On my days off I build custom wildlife cameras. My website is JTSWildlifeCameras. Com if you want to check them out. I want to build a smoker from a 100gal propane tank. Bought new from Lowes. Never...
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