vertical smoker with offset firebox

[cjohnson3006]

Thought I'd try a new design. Its sold already so hopefully all works right first time I fire it up. The 3 racks will be 20x20. Building spoke wheels to go on it as well.

 

[gmc2003]

I'm following. Looks good so far.

Chris

 

[cjohnson3006]

 

[cjohnson3006]

 

[smokin peachey]

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Looks good. I would be interested in seeing how you made your wheels.

 

[cjohnson3006]

Wheels weren't hard. The outer ring is from the leftover part of firebox tank. The center bushing is 3/4" ID and 1" OD and are 2" wide as are the wheels. The spokes are 1/2" foundation anchor bolts I cut to length. As these are 8 spoke, I laid out the first 4 with a square tacking in place. I then took the remaining 4 and centered. Given the 1" bushing center and 1/2" spokes, they all touched when placed together so the fit up was perfect but I did chamfer the edges so I had a little room for the weld to penetrate easier. From start to finish including cutting the rings, the spokes and grinding chamfers on the spokes, took about an hour and a half to build them both. I did have one slightly wobbly after installation so I found the spot closest to smoker, heated 3 spokes cherry red next to bushing and pried slightly. Spun wheels and repeated a few times until rolled without a wobble

 

[cjohnson3006]

Made toggle latch/handle from a 5/16x6 u-bolt and some 3/4" solid square stock. Works like a champ and doesn't look as big or crude on the smoker as it does on the pic. Just washed it all out tonight and have fire going to dry it out quickly to inside doesn't rust. Will season interior tomorrow night with veggie oil then paint. I'll prob cook a slab of ribs and something else to "test it out" before I let it go! Lol

 

[smokin peachey]

Wheels weren't hard. The outer ring is from the leftover part of firebox tank. The center bushing is 3/4" ID and 1" OD and are 2" wide as are the wheels. The spokes are 1/2" foundation anchor bolts I cut to length. As these are 8 spoke, I laid out the first 4 with a square tacking in place. I then took the remaining 4 and centered. Given the 1" bushing center and 1/2" spokes, they all touched when placed together so the fit up was perfect but I did chamfer the edges so I had a little room for the weld to penetrate easier. From start to finish including cutting the rings, the spokes and grinding chamfers on the spokes, took about an hour and a half to build them both. I did have one slightly wobbly after installation so I found the spot closest to smoker, heated 3 spokes cherry red next to bushing and pried slightly. Spun wheels and repeated a few times until rolled without a wobble

Thanks for the info.

 

[cjohnson3006]

Thanks for the info.

Anytime!

 

[cjohnson3006]

Got first coat of paint on it late this afternoon.

 

[cjohnson3006]

Seasoned the inside. Very efficient design. Takes less to heat and keep hot than expected. Temps very similar top to bottom. Slightly warmer up high

 

[cjohnson3006]

Built and installed handles on cooking grates. Almost forgot them! Lol