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  1. planecrazzy

    Embarking on a new octagon offset build.

    I have been designing and laying out a smoker very similar to another member a couple threads down, which looks amazing, and have run into a problem. I thought I had enough 1/4" steel plate to do it all. I'm short a decent amount. I found some new steel that will work, at a good price, but he...
  2. planecrazzy

    Danger of using galvanized hardware?

    I am about to commence building of my very first barrel smoker.  I was curious if there was any danger associated with using galvanized bolts and nuts for the firebox assembly? Typically I avoid using zinc coated material when there is high heat present. Doing some research online the...
  3. planecrazzy

    Ohio Rookie

    Hello! I am a total newbie to smoking, but am planning on changing that very soon. I love grilling and I think this is a natural progression of that.  As of right now, I do not have a smoker, but I am designing one and hope to have it completed in the coming months.  I am a machinist by...
  4. planecrazzy

    Embarking on a Smoker Build

    After scouring the internet for design ideas I ran across this forum.  I found alot of useful information but I still have a couple of questions that I was hoping someone would be willing to help with.  I am planning on using a food grade 55 gallon drum as the frame of my cooking chamber.  At...
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