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  1. grumpy1953

    whats the difference between charcoal and wood smokers?

    I have a smoker very close to this and the problem I have is that the fire box is small so you have to use smaller pieces of wood to get the fire where it needs to be. I use charcoal with this smoker and add my wood chunks as needed for smoke. To burn reg sizes of wood just dosent work well in...
  2. grumpy1953

    Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

    That looks great! This guy did a great job on this smoker. I would like to see all the insides of the GF and FB.
  3. grumpy1953

    Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

    I dont know the science behind it but I  know that their is not enough oxagen to run up unless you dont have a tight cover on top. If your concidering building one look up  gravity feed stoves and youll get an idea of how they work. Also look up gravity feed smokers.Im getting ready to weld up...
  4. grumpy1953

    Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

    Thanks for the pic thats sort of what I have in mind except my tank is a bit larger in diam and I want to add a warmer box,not sure how now and welding a grill on the other end.
  5. grumpy1953

    Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

    Yes I was thinking charcoal when I need to smoke all night as it whole hog or a number of briskets. I ( my son )did however cut some off each end to allow for the fire box and a grill on the other end so I am covered for what ever event I need to cook for.I will be able to start the smoker in...
  6. grumpy1953

    Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

    Thanks I will start taking pics as progress develops but just cant decide on the gravity feed or fire box. Thanks
  7. grumpy1953

    Gravity feed for a horizontal smoker ???

    Hello, I am Grumpy and yes that is the name every one in town calls me. Anyway I have a 250 gal propane tank I an converting to a smoker and my question is ,Has anyone put a gravity feed setup on a horizontal non insulated smoker and how well did it work. I,m getting to old and tired to tend my...
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