Newby bitting the bullte , 250gal smoker on a trailer

[fire phil]

I thank I am done with the planing stage. Time to jump in and get my feet wet. Thanks for all the input from the folks here on SMF. Y'all have been a BIG help , and keep the suggestion/addvice coming. I have never build a smoker or even a grill befor now. This is new ground for me.

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Nov 12, 2016

Frist I found a good deal on a 250gal propane tank.

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Nov 12, 2016

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• fire phil
• Nov 12, 2016

Then I found a trailer. It was Biger then I was planing on. But for the price I could not pass on it. But the added realestate my build has grown.

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• fire phil
• Nov 12, 2016

Then I found a good deal on some 1/4in plate at a local scrap dealer. No turning back now.

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• fire phil
• Nov 12, 2016

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• fire phil
• Nov 12, 2016

It has took about a month but I have finally finished building my FB.

 

[fire phil]

My FB is 30"L x 30"W x 24"H. My door is 24"W x 17"H. I have 20sq" of air inlet above the door and 40sq" of air inlet in the bottom of the door.

 

[akdutchguy]

Good start. I keep debating weather to build a trailer or fixed smoker. Looking forward to seeing this one come together.
Jason

 

[SmokinAl]

Boy it looks like you are going to have one awesome smoker when you get it done!!

Al

 

[fire phil]

Got some more done this week end. With Ahumadora help made my door handles. Used stainlessteel for the handles and cut the bracket out is 1/4" plate.

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• fire phil
• Nov 25, 2016

Plus got the FB/CC opening drawed out and filled tank with soap / water. Planning to cut it out next week end.

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• fire phil
• Nov 25, 2016

 

[ahumadora]

Nice going.   You may want to add some structure to the inside of the firebox door to stop it bowing when it is hot. Maybe an X or flat bar stich welded on its edga around the outer perimeter of the door.

 

[fire phil]

Thanks Ahumadora. You can't see it with the pic.that I posted but on the in side of door above the air intake that is wielded all the way across the door. I put an X made out of 1/2" key stock.

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Dec 5, 2016

Still plugging alone. I got my FB/CC opening cut and a small fire started in it over the weekend

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Feb 12, 2017

Trying to get back on the smoker and learn to wield over head.

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Feb 21, 2017

Well got some more done this weekend. With some nice weather I was able to put the tank on trailer where I whont to wield the the legs from tank to trailer.

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Feb 21, 2017

Here is a shot from the tail end. Here you can see the room I will have for my grill and countertop I plan to build .

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Feb 21, 2017

And just to get a look I set my wood storage box were I'm planning to wield it to trailer.

 

[fire phil]

Now would like some input on hinges. I am thinking on using 6in flat wield able so I can keep the low profile that I am shooting for. Or would it be better to make some that will give some lift to the doors. Plan on my top flange to be on inside of tank. sides

 

[fire phil]

Hit wrong button. The sides and bottom of door the flanges well be on the outside. If i use the flat 6in hinge

 

[ab canuck]

Looking great so far, Good job....

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Feb 23, 2017

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• fire phil
• Feb 23, 2017

Will got the legs done and all welded to the trailer

 

[ab canuck]

Good progress...

 

[fire phil]

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• fire phil
• Mar 1, 2017

Got my doors for the CC cut open the other night. With the warmer weather hope to keep plugging along.