Here we go, our first big build!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » March 29th, 2013, 6:24 am

Here's one thing I can tell you for sure… You have made a lot of changes throughout this build.... That makes you professional! And it looks great… I love it!

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capt j-rod · Post by **capt j-rod** » March 29th, 2013, 8:32 am

I left out the rear cross braces and put the bottom of the firebox 1" higher than the axle FWIW.

ifallswelder · Post by **ifallswelder** » May 4th, 2013, 10:10 pm

We are still plugging away on our build. Had a few setbacks but we are back on track and we hope to be able to finish it by the end of the month!We have the smoker "done" at this point. Counter weight and bling still needs to be added. The trailer needs fenders, a wood box, two propane burners and a prep table built yet. Here are a few pics.

KenV · Post by **KenV** » May 4th, 2013, 10:18 pm

Beautiful work!!!!

smokethis · Post by **smokethis** » May 4th, 2013, 10:30 pm

no need to rush a good thing .........just sayin

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » May 5th, 2013, 8:38 am

It's official, I'm goin back to school. Where am I movin to?

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 5th, 2013, 12:17 pm

You can see the dedication and determination in that build. :LG:

ifallswelder · Post by **ifallswelder** » May 6th, 2013, 8:07 pm

Here is a little work we did on the counterweight. It was a littel light and I did not want to just weld up a bunch of random metal. It is actually a trace of the newest fire truck in town and the kids thought that we neede flames for the caps on the tube! Also one of the two discada's that is going to be on the front on burners yet to be installed.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 7th, 2013, 5:37 am

So I be just readin' along about this quooole smoker and BOOM! .. a discada jumps right out in front of me and I be like .... AHHHH!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 7th, 2013, 7:01 am

Very nice work, I like that too Rick.

smokethis · Post by **smokethis** » May 7th, 2013, 9:17 am

guys also love the one two punch with discada

ifallswelder · Post by **ifallswelder** » May 12th, 2013, 3:12 pm

So I brought the smoker home today to burn it out before we paint it. Here are a few pics, it worked beautifully, nice and consistent about 250 degrees with a charcoal fire and all the dampers wide open.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » May 12th, 2013, 4:13 pm

Nice work. Can't wait to see it all painted up.

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 12th, 2013, 4:37 pm

Any fire dept or firefighter I know would be proud of a unit like that.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 12th, 2013, 5:29 pm

Beautiful build! Wish our VFD had one like it!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 12th, 2013, 8:46 pm

Dam nice lookin job you and the class did there!!!

ifallswelder · Post by **ifallswelder** » May 20th, 2013, 8:43 pm

It is almost done! We present it to the Fire Dept. on Friday of this week! The local newspaper is coming to do a story on it, hope they write us up good! Thanks for everyones help and advice over the length of the build, and a special thank you to Frank and Ben for getting us started in the right direction!!!

goodwla · Post by **goodwla** » May 20th, 2013, 8:49 pm

very nice!

DUAYNE B · Post by **DUAYNE B** » May 20th, 2013, 9:20 pm

I think I need to go back to school, that shop is too awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Root

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 21st, 2013, 6:48 am

You have out done yourselves. You must be very proud of all who helped and the work you've done.

Grabber70Mach · Post by **Grabber70Mach** » May 21st, 2013, 7:46 am

Rodcrafter wrote:

You have out done yourselves. You must be very proud of all who helped and the work you've done.

+1 if shop class was only that much fun when I was in school.

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 21st, 2013, 5:59 pm

You and your students deserve a great right up! Great job!

ifallswelder · Post by **ifallswelder** » May 23rd, 2013, 7:11 pm

It is done!! We hand it off to the fire dept Friday! I will post some pics of the celebration!

Here are a couple of pics of the propane tank holder we made to set a 30lber off to the side when using the Discada.

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » May 23rd, 2013, 7:46 pm

Outstanding job on the cooker it is a showpiece fur sure!!!!!!! :LG:

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 23rd, 2013, 7:58 pm

SWEET!

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