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  1. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    found out i got a hook up!!  my cousin's shop has a metal shop in the same complex.....so he is getting it done for me!!
  2. killnsmoke

    Smokehouse question Q-view

    insulate with high temp insulation and line with satinless or aluminum.......its sure look like galvinized to me!!
  3. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    nice...i just want to get this thing built.  my buddies and i butchered 4 pigs....i got lots of fresh pork for some sausage!!!  need my smoker, gonna make some bacon, a ham, and lots of sausage!!
  4. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    didn't even think of a siding guy.....good call
  5. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    i want to stay away from silicon.....i use it everyday and it will get NASTY inside a smoker, it gets gross enough around undermount sinks in countertops.  i really want to do a bend/weld combo to fabricate this thing.
  6. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    i was going to bend the box sides, and then weld on the back panel......that is my plan anyway.  thanks again for the info, please add as much as anybody can!!!!!  i just need to jump in and start learning how to weld on some practice pieces.
  7. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    would a mig be ok???  or would an arc welder be better.........im a complete dumbass on welding right now
  8. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    thanks man, you are really helping me out!!!  so when you say "stick weld" do you mean a mig welder???
  9. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    this is going to open a whole new can of worms, but is welding all that difficult??  i know it is an art....just like any other craft, but is it hard to learn how to do beginner stuff???
  10. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    is stainless hard to weld??  i have been wanting to learn how to weld for a long time, now might be my chance.  I'm going to have to practice before i make the real thing.  i was looking at the break at habor frieght, and a little welder cost just as much.  it got good reviews, and i can do WAY...
  11. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    for sure man, thanks!!  (i dont lend my tools either) i will be posting pics when i have all my stuff together.  the steel i am using is coming from a  company that make ss cabinets and countertops so i am willing to bet it is made to bend since they do alot of bending to make their products. ...
  12. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    i have a 36" wide x 48" tall x 18" deep metal storage cabinet.  i am making an electric smoker, so i have a 1500 watt element, a digital thermostat control and high temp insulation.  i pretty much have my design down, the stainless is the only thing holding me up right now.
  13. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    wish i could buddy!!!  i have a metal cabinet, i am insulating the inside then making a stainless steel insert that all the smoking will be done in.  so i am basically bending a box to fit inside the metal cabinet. i want to bend as much as i can, then rivet the the back panel to the box. i...
  14. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    im in st. louis
  15. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    im wanting to bend 18 gauge steel.....will their brake handle that you think??
  16. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    yeah, im gonna bend something about 16" wide.  i want it to look professional.
  17. killnsmoke

    bending stainless

    hey guys, who has bent it without a break??  can you score the back with a grinder and then bend it pretty well??
  18. killnsmoke

    Proofer smoker conversion w/Q view

    yeah i was going to get a jumbo one too.  sweet, thanks for the info!!
  19. killnsmoke

    maybe stupid question....asking anyway

    basically you are smoking the cured meat with out cooking it.  Just adding flavor to whatever you're smoking.
  20. killnsmoke

    maybe stupid question....asking anyway

    sweet, just wanted some opinions.....cant wait to get my smoker built just trying to get it all worked out before i start.
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