Welduns mini build

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » March 23rd, 2016, 9:29 pm

And another one on the wall! Way to go!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 23rd, 2016, 10:09 pm

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » March 23rd, 2016, 11:18 pm

I must say that was the most interesting method I've seen lately. I am sure you carefully weighed it fires so as no to exceed the weight limit of the ladders. And you had on your hard hat, gloves and safety toed boots.....right?

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 24th, 2016, 8:34 pm

To tig or mig corners? That's the question I've been struggling with. If I mig it's much faster and very minimal joint preparation and fit up is not as critical but, more heat and distortion. If I tig its a slow process and joint prep and fit up is critical so, I decided tig. I did a bottom seam just in case it was a bust. I am pleased with the results I acheived running about 52 amps and using 1/16" filler wire.

And Dirtytires don't forget about high vis vest and lift plan

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 24th, 2016, 10:31 pm

Those legs & bottom rack are a brilliant addition!

I do believe I will be stealing them for mine!

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 25th, 2016, 12:03 pm

Squiggle wrote:Those legs & bottom rack are a brilliant addition! I do believe I will be stealing them for mine!

Thanks bud, they're just 4"x4"x 1/4" carbon steel angle 12" long that I tapered from 4" to 2". Price was right and thought they'd look ok and work ok.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 26th, 2016, 5:11 am

That is one sweet looking smoker in the making. Good work!

Making memories.

thague90 · Post by **thague90** » March 26th, 2016, 7:53 am

Are you welding the corners solid or leaving the welds spaced like that?

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Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 26th, 2016, 2:44 pm

I welded them continuous with tig, took me about 6-1/2 hours and am glad to be past that part of the build

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It wasn't all that bad just be sure to add enough filler so when you dress your corners your not chasing low spots and end up with wavy corners or have to remove such a large amount of material to clean them up they crack later during heat cycles, atleast that's my opinion.

If anyone has advice the would help me solve my upside down and sideways pics issue I'd be forever grateful

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » March 26th, 2016, 3:30 pm

That is one terrific looking smoke box!

Pictures are funny - in the post yours are upside down but in the gallery they're right side up. I noticed with my phone the pictures always posted with the orientation of the phone when I take a picture while posting. I have better luck taking the picture first and posting it from the photo gallery.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 26th, 2016, 3:34 pm

That looks freakin awesome dude!!!! Now I really can't wait to get mine done.

thague90 · Post by **thague90** » March 26th, 2016, 3:50 pm

In the "TapTalk" app everything is showing right-side-up. I don't see any sideways photos from here.

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Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 26th, 2016, 6:32 pm

Thanks for the nice comments, it's really hard to resist the urge to cut corners or say close enough so I can get it done especially when free time is limited. Oh well I'll keep pecking away at it and it'll been done before I know it.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 27th, 2016, 12:04 am

I know what you mean there dude, I was the same with my fridge smoker & now with my mini GF(which is why I haven't started it yet, still saving for the FB steel)

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 27th, 2016, 6:18 pm

Made a little progress this weekend

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 27th, 2016, 6:35 pm

Wow dude, you are flying through this build & it looks spanktacular!!

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » March 27th, 2016, 7:20 pm

It just keeps getting better and better - nice work!

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » March 27th, 2016, 7:53 pm

Looks good....great idea on the legs.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 28th, 2016, 7:01 am

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 30th, 2016, 7:35 pm

With being a newbie and the level of talent and experience on this forum the compliments mean a lot , kind of like earning your stripes. I can tell you I'm already getting this feeling that this build isn't going to satisfy my building desire, it's only going to fuel my desire to take one of the large air receivers we demo out at work occasionally and see where it takes me. And just so everyone knows, when I do finally drag one of those air receivers home I'm blaming you guys when I get asked by the little lady what I'm doing.

Decided my valve needed a different style handle.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » March 30th, 2016, 7:40 pm

Holy smokes!
I loved this thread all the way through but then I seen the handle on your ball valve.... OMG that's awesome!
hahaha! great job and very nice build!
:LG:

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 31st, 2016, 4:17 am

Definitely a brilliant job on the handle, awesome work dude!

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » April 13th, 2016, 7:13 pm

Well had to let a vacation to the wonderful world of Disney get in the way of my smoker building but I'm back at it and getting close, any opinions on thermometer placement?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 13th, 2016, 9:36 pm

Looks sweet....I like it!!! Bam!!! I'd put that right in the middle of the door....

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