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I changed my patio build to a trailer build, due to an old free trailer I got.
I also started my buld thread at http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/125439/100-gallon-silent-hunter-build-lots-of-pics
Here's some pics to get up to date.
First I cut the spring mounts off the HF trailer and welded them to the new trailer. I also used the trailer as my saw horses to cut my 1/4 plate for the fire box.
Tacked the corners and made sure it was all square.
Then the non-stop welding.
Then...
I do like the idea of not having all the heat conduction to the frame. But I was afraid of that heavy of a box not being supported down low. I may use a couple connectors like you did, for support.
I screwed up when I picked yp my steel. I got 1" instead of 1.5" flat for the door straps.
Boom...
I am thinking of welding the fire box to the rear of my trailer. Is this a bad idea? or normal? I could use bolts to secure it. Or should I just let it free hang? I also thought about making the whole smoker bolt on to the trailer, but can not think of why I would need to ever take it off. it is...
This was my 3rd partial day to work on my smoker. I got up and headed down to pick up the steel that I need. Which sucks because I live in the mountians, and the steel shop is around 80 miles one way. I was able when I got home to build my trailer. I used 40' of 2x3x.188" to build it, with...
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