first build 30x60 hybrid

willysmoke · Post by **willysmoke** » March 8th, 2013, 5:55 pm

Starting my first smoker build, a 30x60 hybrid. I have a new piece of 30" steel pipe that has a Brown protective coating inside and out. Do I need to get this off of the inside and, if so, what is the best method. I started sanding and wire brushing it, but it seems pretty tough. Any advice is appreciated.

Miketheforester · Post by **Miketheforester** » March 8th, 2013, 7:00 pm

I would say sandblast.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 8th, 2013, 9:28 pm

Yep or soda blasting to be more specific....

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alleyrat58 · Post by **alleyrat58** » March 9th, 2013, 2:52 am

Or burn it out.

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willysmoke · Post by **willysmoke** » March 15th, 2013, 5:56 pm

What size angle iron should I use for a 48x28 rack? I plan to smoke up to 150 lbs on it.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 16th, 2013, 8:30 am

I would use 1x1 tubing with a center sliding runner to support the rack.

willysmoke · Post by **willysmoke** » March 20th, 2013, 9:28 pm

Thanks. I like the tubing idea. I'll give that a try.

willysmoke · Post by **willysmoke** » March 21st, 2013, 9:28 am

I am putting strap on the inside of my door openings. Should I run a solid bead around the inside of the strap to seal the opening or spot weld and then seal with gasket caulking?

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » March 21st, 2013, 12:36 pm

Probably less warpage if you tack it/caulk it ...

Miketheforester · Post by **Miketheforester** » March 21st, 2013, 5:17 pm

I didn't even caulk my flange or use rope seal. I just made sure everything fit snugly, and I don,t have any issues. I welded my flange together and ground the welds smooth prior to installing onto the firebox wall with a few 1" stitch welds. Also my door latch hooks on a ramped block so that the door can be shut as snug as you like.

willysmoke · Post by **willysmoke** » April 8th, 2013, 11:36 pm

Progress is slower than I had hoped for. Fighting a sprung door. Gonna be done by this weekend?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 9th, 2013, 6:26 am

Very nice… That is starting to come together… I love it!

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 9th, 2013, 6:52 am

Don't get discouraged by the door, you doing a great job. There are many ways to get the door back where you need it. I use a jack and a chain myself. I never put a deadline on my finish time either, it causes me to rush through some things and I would rather spend a bit longer and get what I really want than sell out because I put some time limit on my project. That is just me.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 9th, 2013, 7:39 am

Wise advice RC...

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » April 9th, 2013, 7:44 am

Doors suck!!!! I have always had good luck but I have one now that is being a beotch!!!!!!!! looks great though keep on keeping on!!!!!!

smokethis · Post by **smokethis** » April 9th, 2013, 9:15 am

and just like smoking ...........its done when its done

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 9th, 2013, 11:17 am

Don't fret… It'll all work out in the end I'm sure… These guys can really help you out if you need it…

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » April 9th, 2013, 12:05 pm

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Post by **Tom_Heath** » April 9th, 2013, 9:13 pm

TuscaloosaQ wrote:Doors suck!!!! I have always had good luck but I have one now that is being a beotch!!!!!!!! looks great though keep on keeping on!!!!!!

LOL TQ.

You making that statement made me laugh. I can almost hear you saying it...

willysmoke · Post by **willysmoke** » April 10th, 2013, 10:53 pm

Working on the door. Bottle Jack, chain, and heat. Actually came around a little too much. Thanks for the encouragement. Am I doing this correctly?

Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 11th, 2013, 5:48 am

Yep, and you will know it soon. Just a little at a time so you don't go past where you need to go. It may take a few tests to confirm when you have it correctly.

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