new guy from deep south Texas

[noted1017]

Howdy, just wanted to post a brief intro. I’m into building things n interested in building a smoker. People in general from this area are not willing to help with the build of a smoker or pit must be a secret. In my opinion. I have decent welding experience. I also a 20”x33”pipe I plan on making a smoker out of for my back yard n an old 250 gallon propane tank I would like to get plans n things to learn n share my progress.

[Pete Mazz]

[hogaboomer]

Texas is a big place.

[Big T]

Welcome aboard! We've had a few Texans over the years that wouldn't mind helping out. Good luck with your build.

[Dirtytires]

Frank sells the plans for the 250gal tank and I believe they are on his "Black Friday" sale so might want to look into that asap. The plans are pretty foolproof...they show piece by piece sizes, cuts and assembly order for the entire build.

Welcome to the site. We are all willing to answer any questions you have as well as assist you in spending a copious amount on steel, equipment and materials to build your own custom pit.

[noted1017]

Howdy, Texas is big deep south 500 miles south of San Antonio n SA is in central Texas not south Texas. I remember a quote that an ex governor never said “I can see Russia from my house.” SNL did, in a hilarious skit. I use to go fishing on the Rio Grande River but with open borders can not get near it. Please allow me to reintroduce myself to those forum members that have welcome me THANK YOU. I am going to do a build thread but my computer skills n trying to load pictures will be hard for me. My computer is not friendly. I will make some mistakes. I hope my journey will be fun .

[hogaboomer]

Good luck with your build. Smokers are cool, but it's a lot of work, too. It's worth it, though.

[noted1017]

opps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my mistake on the mileage from SA to my home 245 miles should have proof read before posting. SORRY

[hogaboomer]

I got the guy from Old West Smoke Co. over here in Groves, Texas wanting me to build him a smoker. We went and looked at a 250 this morning and he bought it. So looks like we might be building at the same time. Been a little quiet in here lately. They had a food truck event today in Port Neches, I went over and had a couple of their brisket tacos, man were they good!

[noted1017]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks verrrrrrrrry gooddddddddddddddd. Thanks for the pic. Was driving around looking for a project and found a old bbq propane tank with mobile home cut axle with wheels. Tank looks like a 150 gallon. not to well build in it's day. got it for 75 will make it into a smoker. will have to come up with plans before I start. will also need instructions on how to load up pic. to post.

[Dirtytires]

For the pictures, hit the "full editor & preview" button below, then scroll down to "attachments" and finally to "add file". Click you file and submit.