120 gallon build

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » April 7th, 2013, 8:29 am

Here is a pic of my about half done build. It is a 120 gallon propane tank that I scored for $20 and it has a 22x22x22 fire box

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 7th, 2013, 9:30 am

A score indeed....well played sir....

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » April 7th, 2013, 9:43 am

Great score!
Looks like you are on the right path to join the addiction!

Gotta love smokin and smokerbuildin!

By the way

to the site.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 7th, 2013, 4:05 pm

So what are you going to do from here?

mofomatic · Post by **mofomatic** » April 7th, 2013, 8:35 pm

looks good, any more pics of the build?

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » April 7th, 2013, 10:55 pm

Looks to be a good start, now my addiction demands more pics!!

Grabber70Mach · Post by **Grabber70Mach** » April 8th, 2013, 7:25 am

Welcome looking good.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » April 15th, 2013, 9:52 pm

nice score for sure! great lookin build!

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jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » April 21st, 2013, 9:26 am

Sorry no more pics of the build. I haven't been able to work on it since my first post. All thats left to do is hinge the door, build the racks, and put in the baffle.
As far as the tank goes I got it from a guy at work. His father works at a gas company and he can get them for scrap price. I will be getting a 500 gallon tank soon for a $100.

hank1965 · Post by **hank1965** » April 26th, 2013, 2:22 am

I really like the frame this smoker sits on I would like to see more detail like the back axle and how you made it maybe some close up pics. Also what size tubing is it constructed from? I have a 120 that I am working on now thank you

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » April 26th, 2013, 7:26 pm

Hank , the axles are 3/4 inch bolts and the frame is 1 1/2 inch square tube 1/8 wall. All I did was drill the tube and welded the bolt head and shimmed the wheel with 3/4 pipe. The wheels and tires are from the front of a riding mower. I got all my honey dos done for now so I will be working on it this weekend and I will take more pics of the build. And I get that 500 gallon tank tomorrow..... what could I do with that?

hank1965 · Post by **hank1965** » April 27th, 2013, 9:30 pm

Thank you for the info jsbm cant waiti to see the new pics like I said I have this same tank to work with love the ideas

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » April 29th, 2013, 6:22 am

I didn't get much done but here are a few pics.

And this got dropped off Saturday.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 29th, 2013, 6:45 am

How many smokers you buildin' ?

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » April 29th, 2013, 9:11 am

Just one right now. The 500 is for a future build and the white one I didn't finish and I am giving it to one of the guys I work with in exchange for help building the 120 and I have a 150 to build for the boss.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » April 29th, 2013, 11:56 am

BUILD YOU MUST!

The addiction is strong with this one.....

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » May 1st, 2013, 3:16 pm

hahaha, well said rick!

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » May 5th, 2013, 3:57 pm

Made some progress today.

All I have left to do is finish the dampners for the stack and fire box and handles for the CC door and FB door.

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » May 13th, 2013, 6:25 am

I ran my first fire yesterday and I think I have a problem. With in 30 minutes my temp hit 450, l closed the dampers on the fb to half and it dropped to 380 then half on the stack down to 320. With all the dampers closed to about 90% it came down to 270. This was over a 4 hour period with only 3 3 inch logs. I think the door on the fb is drawing to much air. Is there a way to seal it or do I need to redo it?

Thanks , Jeff

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 13th, 2013, 7:04 am

I'm not sure what your seal is like now or your set back on the hinges but you could certainly run a bead of silicone around the door seal and close it on some wax paper (so you don't stick your door shut) and let it cure about 36 hours. That will form a seal probably better than you currently have. If you've got room you could add some 1/4 inch firerope to the silicone to seal it even more - it's amazing how much better it will behave …. jm2cw

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » May 13th, 2013, 11:20 am

Wouldn't the fire box get to hot for the silicone?

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 13th, 2013, 11:55 am

Get high temp silicone at the parts store and it will be fine.

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 13th, 2013, 12:01 pm

You are correct and the numbers would indicate that since 800 isn't uncommon for a FB and most high-temp silicones are rated at around 550.

However, I have always used the silicone to stick fire-rope TO THE DOOR PANEL to seal around the edge of the door. This puts the firebox wall and the fire-rope between the fire and the silicone so radiant heat is dropped a lot. I have never had silicone holding fire-rope fail on a firebox door. fwiw

jsbm · Post by **jsbm** » May 19th, 2013, 6:17 am

Can anyone tell me a good source for fire rope online? I live in central FL and it is hard to find.

Thanks, Jeff

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 19th, 2013, 7:22 am

We have gasket available on the smokerplans site …

Here you go ...

http://www.smokerplans.net/index.php?ma ... x&cPath=18

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