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Wanted to share a back yard smoker/grill I made for a friend of mine. He said he was getting tired of buying the smaller smokers only to keep replacing them. I've been wanting to make a smaller back yard type and put this one together for him.
Used a 60 Gal Pig Tank and cut down a 40 gal for...
You got a good deal!
I done both. I prefer to build. Saying that don’t rule out looking for a good used one for the axle and tires. Those new get costly. I also used the small one from harbor freight, but want go that route again.
Good luck and show us the pictures.
Randy
Welcome to the group! WOW what a setup you have. You will have a great time and believe me, if you have any questions at all, there are people on this team that will help you.
Randy from Florida
Outstanding on both! Now you can get the little man started early on follwing dad! Can't wait to see the completed project.
Thanks for sharing,
randy from Florida
Matt, I love budget builds. I'm going to look forward to tracking this one. I'm sure you will do an excellent job! On the fire box, if it seals, the heat will draw into the smoker. You will just have to add heat more offen I'm thinking. Good start.
What kind of wood are you using? Doest it have bark on it? Are you heating/buring it before using? Agree with indyadmin post us a few pictures and lets us see it. May help.
Thanks for the comments. The fire box is 22" X 36" (thinking it about a 50 gal tank) but not sure. When I seasoned the racks the I was about to get the temp tp 335F and then leveled it back done to 225-250F.
Got it completed. It as a lot of fun just had to work around a busy schedule but want to share the complete it with you.
Two smoking racks.
Also built a grill for the fire box so I can keep the burger going if just want to grill. Built a storage rack on the back side of the smoker to store...
I tried your way and did not like to outcome. I agree with gthe others and comple
te them/ and reheat on the grill with the BBQ sause.. good luck post the pictures... thanks
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