Looking for creative ideas

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 9th, 2014, 11:04 pm

I am just beginning my first build after much research, and so far I am pretty happy with it. I have decided to make this smoker with a gun theme, and have obtained some random gun parts to use on it. One thing I have that I can't figure out how to use is a revolver cylinder. 6 of them, actually. So, can any of you guys think of a cool way to integrate a cylinder into a smoker build as a purely decorative piece?

Here is the CAD drawing I did up for the smoker so you have an idea what I'm doing. The entire cook chamber and firebox are made from 1/4" plate. Not sure how I'm going to finish it yet, but it probably won't be too crazy.

: Shakaar's smoker plan

Any thoughts are welcome, no matter how crazy. And I'll post photos of the build as I progress. I think it will be a very unique pit.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » October 10th, 2014, 6:28 am

Love the theme builds.

You could run a steel rod down the center hole of several cyclinders - like stringing pearls - but space them out about the same gap between as they are long. Bend both ends of the rod and weld it to the door to form a very interesting handle. Any leftover sylinders could become handles for FB door too etc….. just a thought.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 10th, 2014, 6:54 am

That was my first thought too

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 10th, 2014, 10:12 am

Not bad, but I already have handles for the CC and FB. Maybe as a handle for my sliding door vent... That might just work. Thanks for the good idea!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 10th, 2014, 5:43 pm

Or dampers on the stack(s)

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » October 10th, 2014, 6:06 pm

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 10th, 2014, 10:12 pm

Another question on this build... Being made entirely out of 1/4" steel, will the weight of this thing require a trailer axle and tires, or might I be able to get by with some smaller no-flat tires? I had planned on it being just a backyard smoker, but being towable wold be nice.

My brother in law welded up a frame thday (without finalizing what I wanted to do) and it's kind of a strange hybrid with the big wheels in the back and fixed legs up front. Your opinions on this part of the build would also be much appreciated.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » October 11th, 2014, 5:35 am

An idea for a cylinder:
Weld a tube on it to look like a barrel and mount it to the CC with a hole thru the cooker for a digital thermometer probe. If the hole is the right size, you might wind up with something looking like a smoking gun.

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 11th, 2014, 9:46 am

Not bad....

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 11th, 2014, 5:45 pm

If he made the front legs fold up you could add a tongue and you could row it

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 11th, 2014, 8:54 pm

I was thinking the same thing, Rodcrafter. But I learned tonight that the axle has a bent shaft and if it's towed it eats wheel bearings, that's why it was free. So it will roll around the yard easily enough, but towing is a bad idea.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 11th, 2014, 9:23 pm

Sounds like a job for a jack and a chain or two

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 11th, 2014, 9:38 pm

That's a bit above my pay grade... lol

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » October 12th, 2014, 5:28 pm

sounds like a great build! I'll be thinking about the cylinders.

onesquin · Post by **onesquin** » October 14th, 2014, 1:48 am

I finished my patio smoker two months ago with the thought it would be mostly stationary and it has been to a comp and a 1/4 mile down the street for a block party already. Really wish I would have started with a trailer build.

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 25th, 2014, 10:19 pm

Making progress on the build, slowly, as I get time.

Getting the CC welded up.

The FB will actually be on the wheel side of the frame, we set it up like this to make it easier to weld the FB on.

The pieces, nearly ready to be joined.

Got the CC lid mocked up, gonna weld that puppy together soon.

The chain links for the hinges was not my idea, I saw it elsewhere and loved it! I could hardly believe it when my brother-in-law found a section of chain that would work.

This is really a lot of fun; I'm learning how to stick weld, learning better how smokers work, and getting creative with how to integrate the firearm parts into the theme. I'll post additional updates as we move forward.

Puff · Post by **Puff** » October 25th, 2014, 10:26 pm

You've got a great job going there. The CC reminds me of Gizmos Egor.

By the way ...what size motorcycle is that chain from ?

Post by **Big T** » October 25th, 2014, 10:53 pm

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » October 26th, 2014, 7:51 am

Looking good

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 26th, 2014, 2:51 pm

Nice work

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » October 26th, 2014, 10:08 pm

My brother in law acquired that chain, from whence I know not. lol

Grabber70Mach · Post by **Grabber70Mach** » October 27th, 2014, 7:29 am

Nice job I thought about using chain like that when I did mine. Had access to it but changed my mind at the last minute. Like the way yours is turning out.

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Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » November 2nd, 2014, 6:50 pm

I posted this up and I am hoping someone can help me out. I designed the FB door with a sliding plate vent for intake air, but I didn't account for a place to put a hinge in that area. Here's the door:

(note, the bottom is not bowed, it's camera distortion sue to my angle and focal length.)

And here is the FB door opening:

I have a rifle bolt and receiver that I want to use as the door latch, and that has to go on the right side. So I need to figure out a way to hinge this door on the left side without interfering with the vent plate. I'm thinking an internal hinge is just about the only way to do it, but I'd like to hear any ideas or suggestions you all may have.

Puff · Post by **Puff** » November 2nd, 2014, 7:04 pm

Would you be able to set these in place?
http://www.smokerplans.net/index.php?ma ... cts_id=119
Or the bullet hinges that are also grease-able

Shakaar · Post by **Shakaar** » November 2nd, 2014, 7:50 pm

I bet those would work, actually. And I like the look of them too.

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