MES Mailbox Mod! for use with AMNPS

[GaryHibbert]

Galv. is fine...  it will never get hot enough to be a problem...  unless it catches on fire.. 

After a few years of testing my mailbox mod on a regular basis, I can say with all assurance it will NOT catch fire.

How can i be so sure?? My "mailbox" is home made from leftover 3/4" PLYWOOD!!
Its well smoked by now but doesn't show the slightest heat discoloration.

Gary

 

[robby6pack]

Thanks to everybody who posted something about their mod.  I wish I had done this sooner.  I wanted to use a popcorn tin, but couldn't find one.  I was also drawing up plans for a stand.  I found a mailbox at Walsmarts for $9.  Sold.  As I was walking through the hardware section I saw a stand for $19.  That is probably cheaper than the steel to weld one up.  Here are the pics.  Pretty self evident what I did.  The only places that put screws so far is the elbow comes out of the mailbox.  All the rest is just pushed together.  No smoke leaks.  I drilled 2-3/4' holes in the bottom of the door and that's it.  There are several holes in the bottom of the mailbox.  The temp outside is around 79-80, and the smoker temp is 82 and holding.  Can't wait for it to cool off a little more and smoke some cheese tonight.  Thanks again for all the pics and tips.

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[Bearcarver]

Nice Job!! 

Nice stand too, for only $19 !!!

Bear

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good . Reminds me of mine ,,,

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• chopsaw
• Aug 25, 2017

 

[robby6pack]

Thanks to everybody that has posted to this thread.  I can't believe it took me this long to so it.  I was looking at making a stand for my smoker and making a popcorn mod.  Had a hard time finding a popcorn tin and Walsmarts had a mailbox for $9.  Sold.  As I was walking through the hardware section, I saw the stand that is in the pictures to come.  It was pretty easy.  

 
Looks good . Reminds me of mine ,,,

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• chopsaw
• Aug 25, 2017

I wish mine had wheels now.

 

[chopsaw]

I built my stand out of my old char griller . I have two units like you have in my kitchen . They sell really nice wheels for what you have . Look at Lowe's or home Depot .

 

[driedstick]

Nice job,,,, I love the mailbox mod 

A full smoker is a happy smoker,,,, is your smoker happy today??

 

[cayotica]

I like your set up very much, is it safe to assume you keep your MES outdoors 24/7. If so how do you protected your MESThumbs Up from the elements? :sausage:

 

[cayotica]

Now that's is one smok'en set up, hope you don't mind me copying it. . :drool::sausage:

 

[chopsaw]

I like your set up very much, is it safe to assume you keep your MES outdoors 24/7. If so how do you protected your MESThumbs Up from the elements?

Not sure if you are asking me , but yes mine stays outside 24 / 7 . I have a 24 x 42 patio , and the section that the smoker sits on has a 12 x 24 roof over  it . Never a cover on the smoker , sits just like it is in the pic . Been out there 4 years . 

 

[cayotica]

Chopsaw, yes and no l did ask about copying your setup (MES on cart with mailbox on botton shelf) . The 24/7 question was for someone else. I just figured since your cart had front wheels you just rolled it in and out og your garage or shed.:sausage:

 

[cayotica]

Opps but thanks for your answer anyway.:sausage:

 

[cayotica]

Not sure if you are asking me , but yes mine stays outside 24 / 7 . I have a 24 x 42 patio , and the section that the smoker sits on has a 12 x 24 roof over  it . Never a cover on the smoker , sits just like it is in the pic . Been out there 4 years . 

How do l send reply straight to someone

 

[robby6pack]

Mine stays out all the time.  It's under my porch though.  I copied or used something from everyone who has posted pictures.

 

[robby6pack]

I built my stand out of my old char griller . I have two units like you have in my kitchen . They sell really nice wheels for what you have . Look at Lowe's or home Depot .

Are they the wheels that have a 1/4-20  bolt?  I'm gonna go look tomorrow.

 

[GaryHibbert]

How do l send reply straight to someone

Just click on their name and select "Send PM".

Gary

 

[chopsaw]

 
Are they the wheels that have a 1/4-20  bolt?  I'm gonna go look tomorrow.

They are made for that self unit . Should be in the same isle as the shelves . 

 

[mikedaub]

 
Not sure if you are asking me , but yes mine stays outside 24 / 7 . I have a 24 x 42 patio , and the section that the smoker sits on has a 12 x 24 roof over  it . Never a cover on the smoker , sits just like it is in the pic . Been out there 4 years . 

I was always curious about this as well..  I keep mine in my basement, and sometimes, having to carry it up, and set it up, it one of the determining factors of if I want to smoke (that should read I am too lazy to carry it up my steps).  With it always sitting there, just waiting, I can imagine me using it a WHOLE lot more.  My porch is also covered, but I always just thought the condensation from cool nights and hot days (Maine can easily have a 40-50 degree temp swing in a single day) would mess up the electronics, but I have a lot of other things that I keep out side all year (my camping trailer), so I guess this shouldn't be any different..

 

[smoker21]

Great job.

Happy smoking [emoji]128578[/emoji]

JD

 

[smoketrailsteve]

Has anyone tried to make a tube or maze type pellet smoker from scratch? I'm thinking maybe some expanded sheet metal bent into tube shape with some kind of cap on either end would work.