mailbox smoker ??

[gorillagrilla]

Anybody ever heard of making an old U.S.P.S. mailbox into a smoker ? Gotta chance to haul one away and was wondering. Pretty big .

 

[smok'n steve]

Did you notice how thick? 11 gauge(1/8th inch) or 3/16 inch???

 

[desertlites]

I think they pretty thick-that would make a great smoker i think-being my daughter a mail carrier-what a cool project grilla-q view & keep us posted.

 

[richtee]

I'd think it'd be cool! Might have to have it hot-tanked to remove the 15 or so coats of paint, no doubt half of which are lead based. Repaint with the hi-temp stuff.

Dunno how large the removal door is on those, but you'd want complete access to the racks- Might need to remove and hinge the entire "square" front portion. Would need a plate/waterpan setup, and perhaps a slide in firebox below.

Man that would look neat with smoke drifting out the letterdrop slot!

 

[swamprb]

I know a guy that has built a smoker from a drop type USPS box. I'll try to get some pics of it. I suggested adding a Char-Griller side firebox to it.

 

[packplantpath]

I had a thread about this a while back.

Here is a link for a guy who sells them. Pretty sweet, but expensive as heck.
http://pigcookersbyralph.com/ralph/ppc4.htm

Here is my original thread:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...st+smoker+ever

 

[kookie]

That would be a damn cool looking smoker..........I would give it a shot........keep us posted.....

 

[gorillagrilla]

didnt get the thickness. I actually thought when I looked at it that it was alot lighter than I thought it would be , but seemed solid. this is a real old school one and HAS a full hinged door on the front . Come to think about it I didnt notice a drop slot. Maybe this was used for some other purpose. says U.S. Mail on the side ( and covered in graffiti )

 

[desertlites]

grab it grilla-gonna make a heck of a smoker
if not I will take it

 

[desertlites]

fun project.

 

[oillogger]

Yeah, but will it deliver some good smoked food?

 

[richtee]

oooooouch! ;{)