1st smoker build

[hogaboomer]

WHOA!!! I was looking around online about linseed oil yellowing, and I happened to come across a video of a guy that was saying he won't use linseed oil in his videos, because the rags can catch on fire. I thought I better go out and look, I left my rag doubled up, and sitting on the smoke gatherer.

Sure enough, it was hot, and when I pulled it off of there it was all burned up!

[dacolson]

Yikes! Was it on there during a smoke? I've heard the same. don't store them balled up in a bucket. Dont store them at all - one time use rags.

[hogaboomer]

No, there was no fire involved. I just folded it up after I got done putting on a coat. Set it down on the smoke gatherer and went inside. Went back out about a half hour or so later, and it was all burnt up.

[dacolson]

No, there was no fire involved. I just folded it up after I got done putting on a coat. Set it down on the smoke gatherer and went inside.Went back out about a half hour or so later, and it was all burnt up.

Now that’s scary


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[Buggs]

Got it thanks, I am leaning that direction. Thanks for the info on the rag, I would have never guessed that would happen

[AshelyChef]

This one looks huge and awesome, great build man

[SheffSmoker]

Seen that happen before. I always burn them when I've finished using the rag.

Same when I've been using Danish oil too, burn it with fire!

[Irish_lad]

Looks great, good job!

[Buggs]

Thank you all, I have a lot of help.
Tacked up the fire box tonight.

[dacolson]

Nice shop, btw. I’m working out of the “3rd stall” at home. Jealous.

[Buggs]

I’m lucky enough to have 2 facilities to work out of and my boss is doing the welding for me ! One of them does aluminum fabrication and the other steel.

[dacolson]

I assume you’ll be smoking meat for him in return soon


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[Buggs]

You know it! I’ve been priming the pump with beef ribs and burnt ends!

[dacolson]

Beauties!


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[Buggs]

Quick question, if I use diamond plate for the BP what side should I put down? I may not be able to dig up a smooth sheet.

[dacolson]

Diamonds down. It will be impossible to scrape/clean off your grease and drippings otherwise. I wonder if the diamonds will affect airflow however.

[Big T]

I have used diamond plate a few times for the BP and haven't had any issues. My current smoker has a piece of 3/8'' diamond plate for the BP and it performs flawlessly.

[Buggs]

Thank you for the quick responses. I was worried it might affect the flow.

[dacolson]

Yikes! Was it on there during a smoke? I've heard the same. don't store them balled up in a bucket. Dont store them at all - one time use rags.

Update on this. I use Walrus Oil for some woodwork finish in the house - butcher block, cutting boards mostly. I did some clean up from yesterday’s Super Bowl cooking and left the rag on the counter. 2 hours later, the kitchen is full of smoke. The rag is smoldering. Threw it on top of the chimney on my rocket stove I use for burning twigs/etc and woosh ... 2 hours on the counter!! It’s a mix of coconut oil, beeswax, mineral oil and vitamin e. Insane! Glad I didn’t do this last night before I went to bed. Super paranoid now.




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[SheffSmoker]

Lucky one Dave, I did say a few posts ago I always burn them immediately after finishing. The last one I used for Danish oil went up like a good 'un the moment I hit it with a lighter.

[Buggs]

A little more progress tonight, cut the firebox door air intakes and throat!
A little test fitting and may get to weld it up this week!

[Big T]

It's starting to resemble a smoker!

[Buggs]

Big night tonight! Got the tank welded to the fire box and the shadow plate in place as well.

[hogaboomer]

That's a big project! Are you going to put it on a trailer?

[Buggs]

Yes I picked up an old 2 axle boat trailer we are going to mount it to. Needed to get it put together to see what mods need done to the trailer.