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Thanks guys. I’m truly impressed with how well it drafts and holds temperature consistently. You guys definitely know your stuff when it comes to building these. Thanks!!!

I don’t post on here much, but have definitely gotten tons of info from reading this forum.
This was all figured using the calculator on here, and I must say it works perfect.

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HAHA im gonna ask for a smkoer like you have Rodcrafter

Here is one I built this weekend. This is 3/16" HR plate. Still have to finish welding and paint it.

eastwood 175 not 180 sorry...

I see you are on hold, you should check out eastwood.com for a cheap durable welder. I have a miller 212 which is awesome but kinda expensive. I also have a eastwood 180 that came with a spool gun. It welds very well for the money. For what its worth i would recommend it to anyone who is a hobbyist ...

I really want to go nuts, But my wallet says hold up!! haha

Thanks guys!!

I dont think a fire will ruin it. Its 12 ga. HR steel W/ 1200 degree paint. should hold up.

Rodcrafter- Haha the plasma table is definitely a worth while investment..

Here is a fire ring i just finished for a friend for Christmas.

Thanks..

So 1/4"on the FB?

If i had a piece rolled to around 30", Would 3/16" steel be fine to use? Or should i go with 1/4". This will live on my patio, but may occasionally go to mom and pops for family get together's. So weight is a small factor..

Very Nice !!

Yes. The whole top is 3/16 plate. Then I put th B where it would be on the lid and cut some holes on the table. Then it th b out of 3/16. The B is plug welded on th back so you don't see the welds. The pit part is a head off of a large propane tank. Maybe 250 gallons. Or more. The lid is 46" across ...

Cool Thanks guys!!

Thanks Guys...

I see most of these smokers being old tanks. would it work if i rolled my own tank and both ends were flat, or does the rounded ends help with Flow? Im new to this, just thinking about making this 100% from scratch.


Thanks
Chris

A Few more Pics

Here is my fire pit/ cowboy cooker.
The bottom is an end of an old propane tank. th top i cut on my plasma table. it is 46" across

I am new to this site, but very interested in building me a smoker... My old brinkmann has been good but time to move on. I have already learned a lot in just the few posts i have read through. Hopefully i can find me a tank and start a rf smoker soon. I have my own small fab shop, you know welders,...