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  1. bigz

    New Braunfels Model 1400 Vertical Smoker – Not much Info

    I just reread your question. Yes you can. I don't know what a shop would charge you but where I'm at, it's $40 am hr with a minimum of 1hr to start. In other words, if you have a 2 minute tack weld, it's $40. If you can get and prep all the material it will be cheaper in the long run
  2. bigz

    New Braunfels Model 1400 Vertical Smoker – Not much Info

    No. My Dad with a small 100 amp welder at the house. He is/was (75 yrs old) a master welder with the state and Feds. But when I bought the metal I did ask them to cut and bend it in order to keep it as perfect as possible. If you look at the interior side wall. You'll see straps welded to it...
  3. bigz

    New Braunfels Model 1400 Vertical Smoker – Not much Info

    I also added to quarter inch holes to the side for my probes, as well as lava lock gasket
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    New Braunfels Model 1400 Vertical Smoker – Not much Info

    Here you go. I'm sure you'll get it once you see the pics. I basically took measurements from the top butterfly and transferred it to the bottom. Make note, when I placed the plate on the bottom, I originally put the air intake right underneath the old butterfly exhaust. When I first cooked on...
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  10. bigz

    New Braunfels Model 1400 Vertical Smoker – Not much Info

    I have the same smoker. I found it at a church flea market 2 years ago. Someone donated it. It was brand new never used (old new smoker) it sat in a garage for 15years. I had the same experience as you. So I sealed the bottom with a 6 inch ring and plate. Added a butterfly for air flow. I welded...
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