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While searching the internet about smokers, I came across smoking meat forums. It didn't take me long to decide that I had to build a smoker for myself. I started the build 3 weeks ago. It is based on a 125 gallon propane tank.
Chimney's just about done, still need to make a rain cap.
Firebox door is on. I made my own latches with angle iron. I welded a 5/8" rods to the door, cut some threads on them. Drilled holes in the angle iron and bolted them on. I'll be able to adjust them by adding washers.
Cooked up some corn on the cob to go with the ribs. Also made some baked potatos. The potatos were quite done, so they went directly into the firebox to finish up.
rjk, evening..... A question about the "fire brick lined firebox".... I have made and used fire pits that were lined with fire brick.... I liked the way everything burned up totally.... very, very little ash..... I noticed your firebox and it looked clean..... Most folks use a "screen" basket... have you any comparison between the screen and firebrick fireboxes..... If I knew any more questions to ask, I would..... Help me out here and fill in the gaps I forgot.... Dave
Hi Dave,
I think the guys use the baskets for charcoal. I'm only burning wood, so it is not necessary. I lined the bottom of the firebox for a couple of reasons. One reason was to protect the metal, I didnt want it to sag over time due to the heat and weight of the wood. Another reason was to keep the heat lower underneath the fire box and stop my wheels from melting.