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  1. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    The paint is still wet but I just couldn't wait to post an update! The fellas in our paint shop did a STELLAR job!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. alesmoker

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    The thickness of the pipe and plates used is 3/8". While you may not be interested in changing professions, you're never too old to learn something new! I teach welding at the community college and regularly have students in their 50's and 60's take the class simply as hobbyists. Most of the...
  3. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    Thank you! Yes, we have a full blown industrial paint shop where I work. Couple of 12 packs and they are going to blast it and spray it with a high temp black. Hoping to get squeezed in next week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    You are too kind sir! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. alesmoker

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    Last details added today and now fabrication is COMPLETE! I used the spring handles from some old chipping hammers for the latch on the firebox door and the exhaust damper. One last look before she heads off to paint! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. alesmoker

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    Tomorrow will be my final day of fabrication for my first Smoker Build! All that's left is to fab up the adjustment arm on the damper for the exhaust. Today I welded in some threaded couplings for the thermometers, added some weather protecting "eyebrows" above the therms, made some utility...
  7. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    No wood but I do have a spring handle ready for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    Just a small update but progress is progress! Got the Cook Chamber grates fabbed up and installed. All that's left is to install the thermometers, fab up the damper on the exhaust, then it's off to paint! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. alesmoker

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    Got the power plant for this beast fit and welded today! Hinges and latch for the firebox door done. She's really starting to look great! Also added a shelf on the front. Almost there!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. alesmoker

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    Got the much needed counterweight fabbed up and welded in place. There was a bit of guesswork involved here but the lid is now much easier to open. BONUS: The counterweight pulls double duty as my lid stop!
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  13. alesmoker

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    The Smoker Build is coming right along. Capped off the two ends of the Cook Chamber. Installed an inner gasket. Got the grease drain put in. Got the exhaust in. Welded the Cook Chamber to the base and added casters. Got the damper on the Fire Box door done. Just a few more finishing touches...
  14. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    The Smoker Build is coming right along. Capped off the two ends of the Cook Chamber. Installed an inner gasket. Got the grease drain put in. Got the exhaust in. Welded the Cook Chamber to the base and added casters. Got the damper on the Fire Box door done. Just a few more finishing touches...
  15. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    Just a small update. Finished up my Fire Grate and welded in the back plate of the FB. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. alesmoker

    Smoker Build

    Impressive! Nice job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. alesmoker

    Progress Report

    And to think that I held back and decided NOT to use .045 FCAW128514. I really do love welding and fabricating though. After looking at so many cheaply slapped together big box smokers, I knew that I was going big or not at all. I like the FB idea! I'll check in to it128516 Sent from my iPhone...
  18. alesmoker

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    PROGRESS REPORT! Monday Funday! Glad to get back at it after the weekend! So stoked as it's actually looking like a smoker now! Fabbed up the hinges, handle and finished the outer gasket. Gonna need to plan a counterweight...that lid is HEAVY! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. alesmoker

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    Made some great progress on the Smoker today. Clockwise from top left: Brackets for lid handle. Welding in the front of the fire box. Plasma cutting the lid on the Cook Chamber. Opening to the firebox welded and ground smooth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. alesmoker

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    Thanks for the tip! I'm constantly thinking about the build, always fearing that my order of operations is going to screw me. Tips like this are super helpful!
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