My first smoker build

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 3:34 pm

I have been looking and lurking for a while and looking at other people's builds. Then out of nowhere my friend dropped off a water pressure tank (85 gallons). Anyway, I think it came out ok. I'll see how it works. Lots of welding and grinding and noise. It was a bunch of fun. I took some pics along the way so if anyone is interested I will gladly post. Thanks for looking and the ideas.

Mike

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » March 28th, 2013, 5:07 pm

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » March 28th, 2013, 6:18 pm

Glad you gave us a look at your handy work. We do like pics so show em if you got em!

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » March 28th, 2013, 6:29 pm

looks good to me!

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » March 28th, 2013, 7:06 pm

Nice build! sure lets see the thread with your pics!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » March 28th, 2013, 7:09 pm

Welcome!

smokethis · Post by **smokethis** » March 28th, 2013, 8:01 pm

You have been lurking in the dark so you know we want to see that build

make with the pics they make me

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » March 28th, 2013, 8:23 pm

Very nice looking smoker. We all like to see pics :LG:

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:32 pm

Ok you got it! Remember its my first real metal project. Welding skills leave a LOT to be desired.

The raw pressure tank from dump brought to me by a very good friend.

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:33 pm

I cut off one very rusty end and welded on a 1/8 inch plate.

The tank was roughly 1/8 inch

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:36 pm

Mounted a frame and cut the door with an angle grinder. Got a plasma cutter a few days later. Lot of good that did me. Came out ok though.

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:37 pm

Made the frame, mounted and started the firebox 1/8 inch. You can see it in the background .

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:38 pm

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:39 pm

Did the best I could to mark out the fb opening on the cc

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:40 pm

Welded on the trim for the door

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:41 pm

Used Frank Cox' idea with the exhaust port. Thanks Frank. You're a real player!

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:43 pm

Hinges thanks again frank and a makeshift temporary handle.

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:43 pm

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:44 pm

Some refreshments. I like refreshments!

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:46 pm

Firebox mounted and exhaust mounted. Then lots of paint removal and grinding.

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:47 pm

Reverse flow plate. Again, thanks Frank! More grinding. The cooking rack was next.

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:48 pm

Just about ready for paint!

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 8:51 pm

I had some mohogany lumber so I made the top and she's ready to go. Thanks to all for looking. Sincerely. I had a lot of fun pretending to be cool throughout this project. I would change so many things but overall I am happy with the way it turned out.

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » March 28th, 2013, 8:57 pm

Great job. Not only did you come out with a nice smoker but also refreshments and a Plasma cutter!! Doesn't get any better.

Hambone · Post by **Hambone** » March 28th, 2013, 9:21 pm

Thanks. I just wish I had the plasma cutter earlier. I like refreshments but I love shiny new tools!

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