Leg thickness

[bstory]

Ok guys. I have been reluctant to commit to the stand I have for the smoker I am building for my father in law's Christmas present. They are made out of 2x2 tubing that is 1/8th inch thick. The cooker probably weighs about 500#. So you guys think that the legs will be stout enough? I only plan to move it on a trailer one time, then it will just be pulled around on the casters.

[Gizmo]

I don't know how far away you have to deliver it for Christmas but you could lay it on it's back on a packing blanket if you're nervous. The leg welds will handle anything vertically but laterally they will get a workout when transporting under cargo straps. If you put a floor jack under the blanket when you lay it down then you can jack it up as far as possible to help get it back on it's wheels then roll it off.

[Rodcrafter]

I would say it will handle a lot more than you think. Some people build trailers out of that material. If you are concerned about the transport, just strap it to the side of the trailer allowing the CC to touch the side of the trailer. The legs wouldn't really be doing anything at that point.

jm2cw

[bstory]

Thanks guys. You guys are great. This is my first rodeo and I am having a blast, but would be now where with out the help from this site.

[bluecatfish]

Gizmo is right. The welds are the key. If they are solid and have good penetration you should not have a problem, in my opinion. The square tubing will be fine. jm2cw

[Puff]

I hate to think this is hijacking a thread but, what are some ways to check good penetration on a weld?

[PetesMeat]

I really need to think before I google sometimes. I just google image searched 'Good penetration' to find some nice useful images.

Ewwwwwww.


Anyway. Check on the other side of the join, and if the steel has bubbled up a bit (showing the heat has got through to it) that shows good penetration. You can also see the discoloration in the steel around the weld, when I tig steel I get about 3/4inch heat discoloration on the metal spreading out from the weld.

[Gizmo]

WARNING! I HAVE A SEARCH ENGINE AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!

Puff it's called magnafluxing - THAT you CAN google. Course the process would cost you the part and more money than you have in the rest of the smoker but hey - it's still free to google…

[Puff]

Now that I know what you call it...I don't want it anymore!

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

Now that is FUNNY

[bstory]

That's funny thanks guys. I don't want anymore kids out of this!!