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  1. joecoll911

    Metal tool box build

    What would you guys do with the bottom surface? Cut out a hole to match the diameter of the propane burner?
  2. joecoll911

    Metal tool box build

    No pictures yet. Wife has asked I wait until after Easter to bring it home. He host 60 or so for Easter. Planning the build. The box is 3x4x5'. Planning on a cinder block base. Thinking I should remove the bottom other than the area where it will sit on cinder blocks. The base big enough to...
  3. joecoll911

    Metal tool box build

    Sounds like an easy solution. Then paint with black woodstove paint or leave it in the raw?
  4. joecoll911

    Metal tool box smoker

    I've recently came into possession of a big metal tool box (5x3x4'). Looking to make a smoker out of it. Questions; Should I worry about the existing paint on the inside? Should I consider insulation? If so, what kind? What kind of heat source to get temps high enough to get product up to...
  5. joecoll911

    Metal tool box build

    Yes, it's steel. Was wondering about just painting over the existing paint with BBQ paint? Otherwise, I guess I'll have to use paint stripper or power brush it off?
  6. joecoll911

    Metal tool box build

    A friend offered me a tool box with two doors. It's about 5' tall x 3' x 4'. It's painted. Will I be ok to paint the inside with high temp stove paint? Won't have any insulation. Might build a brick foundation to set it on. That will get it a bit higher off the ground. Now. How should I heat...
  7. joecoll911

    New to forum/Introduction

    Yep, that retired fridge sounds perfect! How cool. Would be nice to see some details on it.
  8. joecoll911

    New to forum/Introduction

    My name is Joe. I hunt big game and wish to start processing my own smoked meats. Brats, pepperoni, etc. I recently got an elk. I have a big chief smoker and a Treager BBQ. Interested in building a small smokehouse. But maybe a propane smoker would be easier? Nice to be able to control...
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