Building 1st smoker Completed

RLane22 · Last edited by RLane22 on May 24 2011; edited 2 times in total

well here is what i have welded up so far

I am building the doors tonight and then I will start on the shelves and the baffle I am putting between the firebox/grill to the smoker. Let me know what ya think and give me ideas on what to change or add i am open to suggestions.

day_trippr · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject:

Wow - that's major progress right there - it's darned near done already Surprised

Keep an eye on the forward weight bias - from the pictures it looks like you're getting close to welding up a teeter-totter Exclamation

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RYAN · Joined: 28 Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Location: Gonzales, LA

your moving right along!. nice job

k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject:

RLane22, you cooker build is looking great Very Happy

You must have a pile of plate to be using it for a box Smile

I look forward to seeing some more updated pics. Smile

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daddywoofdawg · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject:

why such a large firebox or is that just an illusion?
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roaster · BBQ Fan Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 252 Location: vermont

looks good keep the pictures coming

RLane22 · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject: thanks day_tripper

RLane22 · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject: multi purpose

RLane22 · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject: storage box

RLane22 · Posted: Jul 10 2009 Post subject: firebox/grill lid

well after my other honeydooos last night i did get one of the doors completed. will try to work on the other two this weekend so i can get started on my shelve ideas.

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RLane22 · Posted: Jul 11 2009 Post subject:

need some ideas what or how to make the handles. also my buddy stopped by last night and offered me his small sand blaster when i am through. i have never used a sand blaster do the small ones work ok to get this completed or should i take it somewhere and have someone do it?

luckyduk · Posted: Jul 11 2009 Post subject:

Great looking build so far!!!
My thoughts are that a small sandblaster is just that, a small sandblaster, might take you a while.
As for handles, I just kept mine simple, used half inch rod stock, 2 90 degree bends and a spring handle, I did drill two slightly bigger than half inch holes in the door and then welded from inside.

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RLane22 · Posted: Jul 11 2009 Post subject:

thanks for the info luckyduk and the pic. pictures help me see great ideas better than someone just telling me.

RLane22 · Posted: Jul 16 2009 Post subject: hole size between firebox and smoke box

well i made it back in town from a business trip and want to get busy on my smoker again i have the rest of my flat to build the other two doors now and will be picking up more for the shelves this weekend. My question would be though in between the firebox and smoker how big of hole should i have. I have a 5" smokestack a little over 3' tall. any suggestions. i butted the two together and i have some more 5" sqare tubing or i have a piece of 10 inch thickwall pipe. i intend to put a baffle in it or a door on the front to adjust the heat input also plus putting 1 or 2 vents on the firebox. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 17 2009 Post subject:

RLane22, I came up with these drop downs on my last build, I like the lower handle when its open it makes it easier to grab when open.

As far as your opening into your cook chamber, what are the dim. of your fire box?
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RLane22 · Posted: Jul 17 2009 Post subject:

Stu In Tokyo · Newbie Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 79

RLane22, your build is looking great!

You guys in the US are working on a whole different scale than I can even imagine!

Keep the pics coming!

Stu
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pit builder · Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20

looks great, keep those pic. coming

k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 20 2009 Post subject:

RLane22, according to the pit calculator with a fire box 41'' long and 20'' in diam. your intake should be 38.62 Sq. in.
And your fire box to cooking chamber should be 102.99 Sq. in. Some builds go larger or smaller with success as these
are just general guidelines to go by.
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Wreckless · Posted: Jul 20 2009 Post subject:

RLane22,
If the axles are not already permanently located, you can take 3 cheapo bathroom scales ( If they go high enough) and get your overall weight on a 3 point measurement. Then locate the axles for a 10-15% tongue weight. I tack my spring hangers in place at the start of the build and still open to moving them should I add more features than originally planned.