250 gallon trial and error

[TuscaloosaQ]

not a bad idea tusc. i dont know if ill be able to reach it at one foot down from the top...lol. ill see what my max reaching height is.

just out of curiosity what would a smoker like the one I am building cost if i were to buy one?

I am talking about going 1ft off the tank to make the cut!!!!! Then weld the longer section back on. Cost anwhere from 3500 to 4500$$$ depending on how custom you go!!!!! Warmer=== 4500$$

[smokinwelder]

well Im glad Im building one then.......

[smokinwelder]

how do you guys figure your cut sizes for your reverse baffle plates if the plate is sloped? not a constant measurement. grrrr.

[Tom_Heath]

I'm not being a smart azz this time, .... Cardboard is your friend. Some of the math wizards are going to be able to give you a calculation to figure it out but the cardboard is pretty a pretty slick way to do it. Then you will also know if the chunk you cut is going to fit in the door opening.

If you have a cheap rotating laser level you can set it dead center of the tank and get a level line around the inside of the tank then just drop a half inch or so on one end and string line it. I picked up a cheapo rotating laser a few years back for like 30 bucks. Or you can wing it the old fashion way.

Your rig is really starting to take shape.

[smokinwelder]

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[Clover Ridge Smokers]

Very nice progress. You will be ready for paint soon.

[El Gato]

I'm not being a smart azz this time, .... Cardboard is your friend. Some of the math wizards are going to be able to give you a calculation to figure it out but the cardboard is pretty a pretty slick way to do it. Then you will also know if the chunk you cut is going to fit in the door opening.

If you have a cheap rotating laser level you can set it dead center of the tank and get a level line around the inside of the tank then just drop a half inch or so on one end and string line it. I picked up a cheapo rotating laser a few years back for like 30 bucks. Or you can wing it the old fashion way.

Your rig is really starting to take shape.

WOW!! GREAT IDEAS!!!

[Tommy Joe]

Question are you going to have more than 1 grate? Also are you going to put something on the rail to keep the grate from falling out? On the one I built I have a short piece of angle iron welded on the last 6-8in and it works great.

[smokinwelder]

Question are you going to have more than 1 grate? Also are you going to put something on the rail to keep the grate from falling out? On the one I built I have a short piece of angle iron welded on the last 6-8in and it works great.

I thought about adding another grate on top. what do you think? also I have added angle to the top rail to keep the tray level, and from falling out. Thanks! What am i missing?

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

I would definitely add a second grate. You can always remove it when not in use. I assume you have a capped off then end of your baffle plate angle iron. If not, you will want to.

[smokinwelder]

[Smokeone]

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I would definetly have 2 grates.

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[Tommy Joe]

I'm with smokeone on puting in the 2nd grate, you will be really pissed with yourself later if you don't. And do put the cap on the end of the baffle plate.

[smokinwelder]

I'm with smokeone on puting in the 2nd grate, you will be really pissed with yourself later if you don't. And do put the cap on the end of the baffle plate.

cap on end of baffle plate? pics?

[smokinwelder]

does anyone know what a set up like this would go for? What if I added a fryer and a burner for a pot?