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kansashunter357
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Im new
howdy all im john from southeast kansas my dad smokes and a close family friend does as well they bolth have gave me some good tips to get started and i have a big old 2 tear grill i want to convert into a smoker well i thought it was big till i seen some of the smokers on here lol wondering what you guys think
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Gizmo
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Re: Im new
Welcome kansashunter!
No reason you can't make a cooker out of that. I can't tell - is it rolled steel or cast? Cast would be tougher to work with.
If it were me I would get familiar with the pit calculator on this site and start running numbers through it until you know what you need for a firebox and layout.
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It won't cost you anything and drawing it up won't either - MEASURE TWICE/BUY ONCE … is what I always say sometimes…
No reason you can't make a cooker out of that. I can't tell - is it rolled steel or cast? Cast would be tougher to work with.
If it were me I would get familiar with the pit calculator on this site and start running numbers through it until you know what you need for a firebox and layout.
viewforum.php?f=113
It won't cost you anything and drawing it up won't either - MEASURE TWICE/BUY ONCE … is what I always say sometimes…
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
Re: Im new
john, glad ya made it! LOTS of good info, need any help ask away, somone will be along to answer ya,-
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Re: Im new
Welcome to one of the greatest addictions on earth. We are all here to help you build a successful cooker.
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The Czar
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Re: Im new
If you can't fix it by sheer force or cursing......then it can't be fixed.....
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Re: Im new
im sure we can get that thing goin in no time john, but after you use it, youll want bigger ! 
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Rodcrafter
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Re: Im new
Yep, you can do it and we can help.
Current Smokers: Backyard RF Offset and Hybrid RF Offset trailer rig with Cowboy cooker and fish fryer, always room for more........
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Smokeone
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Re: Im new
Glad you joined us. Get that one modified, and you will be starting a bigger one in no time.
BBQ is just smoke and beers!
Usually more beers than smoke.
Usually more beers than smoke.
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kansashunter357
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Re: Im new
well thanks for the welcomes and i ran the numbers through the pit calculator and i need a fire box that is 4800.00 cubic in i was gunna build one from scratch at work but i cought wind of a old boy i now that said he has a old small air compressor tank that i could have so i was gunna mod that into one what do you guys think about doing that good or bad idea i think he said it was a 20 gallon
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Gizmo
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Re: Im new
Go for it! Free is a great price - even if you have to mod it a little. Gives the cooker more character too…
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
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The Czar
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Re: Im new
Go for it....just keep in mind that thinner metal is a little more tricky to work but can work out !!
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