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This will be the first insulated box I've done on a smoker (30x24x24) My plan was to use 1/4 plate like I would typically use for the fire chamber itself (inner chamber) and then 1/8" plate for the exterior with insulation between the two. It seems to me using 1/4 plate for the exterior is a...

I agree, I'm 80% sure I have mockernut hickory here. The contrast of the heartwood and sapwood combined with the bark and my location all makes sense. Thanks for the insight everyone.

Yes, I would agree, that's a pretty hilarious screw up.

Haha, I'm actually a gunsmith ironically enough, and I've spent many hours working with walnut. It does not smell like walnut to me, but I've never smelled walnut when it was green, so maybe it could be?

I picked this wood up from a neighbor in north Texas. Unfortunately, the arborist he hired cut down the wrong tree (lol). I have a google maps image of what the tree looked like, and some pictures of the wood after I split it. No leaves. Initially I was suspicious it was some sort of elm...

Interesting! The shelf sits surprisingly low, but it's a necessity given how low the doors are. Thanks!

Awesome, thank you!

Smoker is functionally finished. I need to build the work surface and bib next, but I figured it was time to season it. It is... ALIVE! The tuning plates work like a dream, currently balancing out the heat but it's sitting at a rock solid 225, right where I want it.

Handle.

Gauges.

Drain.

Added handle and tuning plates.

Thank you! Yes, today the grate gets a handle and the the baffle and tuning plates will go in. After that I just need to add the handles and gauges.

More progress. I welded in the rails and made the grate. I wish the cooking chamber opening was lower. If I had a way to curve 10 gauge steel I would extend it further down to drop the grate lower.

Finally got the hot end bolt back up. I straighted both mating surfaces up and tacked it in place, then welded a bead all the way around. I also pulled the bolts out and welded that up as well. That should take care of the leaks of that end. It's been super humid and wet here in DFW, and I...

That's awesome! Lol @ "for outdoor use only." I'm hoping this smoker will be more trustworthy for longer smokes than my cheap bullet smoker. I figure if I do everything within my power to insure it's sealed I'll have a better shot.

I made some more progress today. I made a charcoal box for the hot end. Finished sealing the leaky door on the hot end, removed all hardware/hinges. Fitment between the two boxes is garbage. I removed the hot end to flatten out the warping so I can weld them together. More misc. hole...

Well I'm not opposed to making one, just curious if it has a discernable affect on the performance. I dig your smoker, especially the gauge shrouds. That's a nice touch.

I see. I'm tempted to ask why? Is there a particular reason to create a separate box off the main cooking chamber?

I will be asking about the plenum. I didn't have much time today, but cleaned up some sloppy metal brake work and welded up more holes. Tomorrow I will be unbolting the firebox, cleaning up the mating surfaces, unwarping the metal, and welding the seams to eliminate any leaks. After...