250 Trailer Smoker

SOILhunter · Post by **SOILhunter** » March 13th, 2013, 9:25 pm

Looks much stronger now! I'm ready for a change in weather so I can be started on some more projects!!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 14th, 2013, 7:19 am

It may have been a labor of love and money....but I think you are going to be much happier now!!!

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » March 14th, 2013, 6:56 pm

Looks like a winner.
:LG:

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » March 14th, 2013, 7:42 pm

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » March 17th, 2013, 8:53 pm

Okay, so for those of you wondering I work weekends and am off every Tuesday and Wednesday. That being said, I'm going to be cutting the hole in the tank for the exhaust pipe on Tuesday and I'm wondering what is the easiest way to layout the hole and cut it seeing as I dont have access to anything to cut metal with other than a 4 1/2" & 7" grinder, and an assortment of hole saws but none big enough for the 6" exhaust pipe.
So any tips to get me started on Tuesday?
I will return the favor with more smoker porn (aka. pics) thats what my wife jokes about cause I spend THAT MUCH TIME reading buld forums. I think I have a Problem, and this is how I'm currently seeking help.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 18th, 2013, 5:18 am

Nice work on the trailer.

jwsimpleville wrote:I will return the favor with more smoker porn (aka. pics) thats what my wife jokes about cause I spend THAT MUCH TIME reading buld forums. I think I have a Problem, and this is how I'm currently seeking help.

Yep, I guess your not alone. I think I can relate to the problem.

I can't think of a safe and easy way to do that with those tools.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » March 18th, 2013, 11:23 am

Look through some other builds. Cut it out square, then go square to round out the top of your adapter.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 18th, 2013, 6:10 pm

That was a good idea SFF. I was at sort of a loss when I thought about it.

Post by **Tom_Heath** » March 18th, 2013, 11:06 pm

I have done them with a cut off wheel but would not suggest it. Didn't work that great.

It takes a while but I have also used the standard grinder wheels. Just hold the grinder at about a 30 degree angle and keep the leading edge just inside the marked circle.

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » March 19th, 2013, 10:29 pm

Got some more work done on the smoker today, finally got the supports done and set the smoker onto the trailer.

Then I started tacking and welding the firebox. I've seen it said in ALOT of other build threads however for those wondering THIS THING WEIGHS A TON.
I mean it's so big I literally completed several welds while sitting in the Firebox.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 20th, 2013, 5:22 am

Yep, it looks like it should be just right. I mean really is a smoker ever really too big?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 20th, 2013, 7:18 am

....either you are a small person....or that is a huge FB....I think your going to give Hot Pants a run for his money!!! :explode2:

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » March 20th, 2013, 7:35 am

I like the welder in a box. Been there a time or two myself.
:LG:

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » March 20th, 2013, 2:31 pm

DC is just jealous, cause his is small.

I think that might have come out wrong.

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 20th, 2013, 2:53 pm

That is NOT what she said...

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » March 20th, 2013, 5:50 pm

Is welder in a box like plumber in a can?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 20th, 2013, 6:21 pm

Ha!

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jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » March 20th, 2013, 9:38 pm

You know just thinking aloud here, and comletely off topic, but am I the only one that anytime I
post something about the size of anything, I try to rephrase what I'm about to say just to avoid the
whole "that's what she said" response?

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » March 21st, 2013, 3:48 am

I call that TWSS paranoia - see you really aren't paranoid because these guys ARE out to get your grammer .... just sayin'

bigbook · Post by **bigbook** » March 22nd, 2013, 10:52 am

Hey Dczar. Pic me I a firebox....... What would the dimensions be if I fit. Lol

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 22nd, 2013, 11:51 am

The dimensions would be "holy shat" by "OMG"...look under dream build for current pics...S1 knows the size..

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jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » March 22nd, 2013, 10:17 pm

Here I go again,

That is not a trick, I did in fact fit my entire body into the firebox and welded it from the inside.
Now if you think it was strange fitting into the box with the five sides, that was nothing until I added the sixth side. The only way in and out was through the firebox door.

SOILhunter · Post by **SOILhunter** » March 22nd, 2013, 10:43 pm

Looks like a good way for some flash burn to sneak up on ya! Been there before!!

Post by **Tom_Heath** » March 22nd, 2013, 11:16 pm

Looks like it may have warmed right up sitting there. LOL

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » March 22nd, 2013, 11:33 pm

The cold wind kept the fresh air going and offset the heat being generated. I just had to have someone keep an eye out for grass fires.

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