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Thats hilarious lol. Smoking eggs huh?

Yup I may if I dont take it to work. Yes my neighbors would have a fit. If I take it to work ill be better off. I can use the bobcat to move it & after I get it cut I can do a burn there & hopefully it wont smell so bad after a good burn so my neighbors wont freak out

St.Louis. I tried to post a pic but somethings wrong. This tank had the valve on the end so I'd have to stand it on the end & make sure its level to fill it completely. There's no hole in the top. Its hard to do in a garage. I may take it to work so I can use the bobcat to help me make sure its leve...

I followed all the directions in Franks video & did a lot of researching the web. I'd probably be the 1st in the forum to say it but I have my tank filled & I cant muster up the nerves to cut it lol. Im not ashamed to admit it & I paid close attention to the part of the video where Frank said " if y...

Thanks. I was gonna give it a try since it was free but oh well. Im sure I'll find some use for it.

We have some left over 1/8' plate @ work my boss said I can have for free. Im using 1/4" for my firebox & reverse flow plate but Will 1/8" work for a warmer? Will the heat from the fb warp it? I was gonna add a warmer anyway but if this will work I'll use it.

I meant to say Lincoln weldpak 3200 HD. Idk where 135 came from. I guess thats the results of sneaking & typing while on the clock. Lol

Smokeone I have a Lincoln 135HD but I needed something a lil beefy. I hope the duty cycle on this holds up.

Lol. Yup. I got it. I figured it would build my smoker & be a good 230v machine that wont take up a lot of space. Its hard squeezing tools in a 2 car garage.

I found this on craigslist today & I've heard good things about them plus I think the price was right. Hobart 187 with a cart & 40' extension cord. $300.00. Not quite the duty cycle I was hoping to get but it should be able to build my smoker.

Ok. I gotcha. I also made a mistake on my firebox to cook chamber opening. It'll be 22"×10 1/2". I was @ work when I typed my 1stpost earlier & for some reason those measurements were in my head.lol.hopefully I'll drain the tank tomorrow & make the 1st cut.

Blazer when you say come off 12 oclk 6" im assuming your saying towards the 11 oclock mark or towards the 1 oclock. U both agree on 1" below the 3 oclock . I plan on a counter weight & im doing 1 door incase a hog comes up

Hi guys, well after months of reading & a tank falling in my lap basically, im ready to start my build.I've filled with soap & water & dumped. Then I filled with TSP & water & let it sit. Im laying out the doors & firebox cut out & according to the calculator I need a 10"×5" half moon cut out for fi...

Wow Tom thats a lot to take in & by no means am I a engineer so it'll definitely be something I'll pass to some one more experienced . My initial plan was to build a concession Truck & pull my smoker rig with it but the HD here told me I'd have to equip the trailer with water also seeing its conside...

Hey folks. I've been reading around the forum & doing my home work. I've been communicating with frank on the smoker aspect. This rig will be going on a concession trailer. I've contacted the HD & gotten a list of requirements. I've saw this question asked a few times so thats where I started. Based...

Im sure we all wish we had tool stash cash so the wife wouldn't harp on us lol. That 255c would be a great machine for time to come. Im still working in garage & getting 220v outlet & junk out the way.

Yeah Tom your 100% right about not being able to get close enough. I dont have a shop either. Only a 2 car garage. I just cant see myself about $300 closer to a plasma cutter just for the size of a smaller machine for now im gonna have to deal with the size so I can equip myself with other tools. I ...

I'd love to get a Miller but since my background of tools where mainly for auto , im trying to consider getting as many needed tools as possible for the $$$ i'll be forking out. I've read a lot on the 187 & 210 rigs & both fit my budget & application. The Esab is a great rig Smoker Tom because of it...

So Im building my tool inventory & im aware that my little Lincoln weld pak 3200 will be maxed out for my smoker project. I decided to sale it & purchase a 220v rig. I want something that will build my smoker & have a little something left. I've narrowed it down to a Lincoln 180 or a Hobart 187. I'v...

My fabrication skills & equipment aren't the best & alleyrat. I've done sheet metal repairs on my car project & taught my self to get pretty darn good @ spot welds & stitch welding lol. Your smoker looks great. I gave Frank a call & he's only about a 90 minute ride away from me & he invited me out t...

I just got it Frank & I may be making a road trip if this tank doesn't work out. Can anyone give some input on advantage or disadvantages of using a oil tank vs propane tank for a reverse flow? Can anyone tell me if they make a efficient cooker? Thanks

Hello everybody. My name is Joe and I'm from Saint Louis Missouri. I've been in love with barbeque since I was a kid. After trying just about every store bought smoker I've decided to build my own. I'm new to welding and have some fabrication experience. I was interested in a propane tank build but ...