Old fridge build

[nevrsummr]

Picked this up for free and it looks like it will work great. Has the right insulation and baked enamel coating. So far so good.

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 15, 2015

 

[nevrsummr]

Time to add some flashing and cut in the elements.

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

 

[nevrsummr]

I also picked up an old oven for free and cut the top to make burner holes. Yes, it's going to be a watt burner.

 

[nevrsummr]

Sorry I am new and the uploads aren't working correctly.

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

 

[nevrsummr]

I plan on using the large burner for heat and the small burner for smoke with oven dials for each. The goal is cheap. I am also building another smoker for which I ordered the auber controls today. Open to suggestions

 

[sota d]

Looks good. Haven't built one myself so can't offer any advice, but I know lots of folks here have. Good luck and thanks for posting, David.

 

[nevrsummr]

Thanks David. Here's today's progress

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

added shelf brackets and finished the flashing

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

skinned the door

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

added door gasket. Seems to seal tight.

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

does this logo mean anything to anyone? Age?

 

[hoity toit]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

does this logo mean anything to anyone? Age?

 

[nevrsummr]

Now if only I could find parts. Need drip pans. Racks. Elements. And I think it would be ready to burn in. I am planning on using the original oven dials for controlls. On the large burner I will use the bake control with temp sensor. Hopefully it will be more accurate than just the burner rheostat. For the small smoke burner I will use just the rheostat dial. Thinking of mounting them on the left side of the fridge even with the drawer top. That way I can use the high temp wire that came from the oven.

 

[hoity toit]

I plan on using the large burner for heat and the small burner for smoke with oven dials for each. The goal is cheap. I am also building another smoker for which I ordered the auber controls today. Open to suggestions

 I like CHEAP also. The cheaper you go the more creative you must be, it is a process learned and you are rewarded with your creation.

 

[nevrsummr]

Thanks HT good to know. I highly recommend this brand to anyone. Has original rock wool type glass insulation. Very glassy/itchy. Plus no paint, all enamel. On the downside the enamel is tough on drill bits haha good thing they are cheap

 

[nevrsummr]

I must say I am getting so anxious to start smoking again. It's been a long time. I had to stop looking at food posts because there's so much I want to try it's just aggrivating

 

[nevrsummr]

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 16, 2015

this is my plan for a drip pan, I would rivet angle metal surrounding the enclosure (including door) then slide a pan under it. The smoke would have to go around the pan. I am worried that heating the drip pan so much could create problems? Any advice?

 

[nevrsummr]

Well, seems like not a whole lot interested, but I got it running today. Installed the oven controlls, wiring, cord. Runs like a champ. The baking thermostat is working well at controlling the temp. Still need to find a drip pan and some racks. It's currently on its burn in at 400 degrees. Oh, also need to mount a temp sensor somewhere.

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• nevrsummr
• Dec 17, 2015