I'm sure vents are lots easier on that table rig. I would put one of those on the two side panels down a little lower so if the breeze is contrary you can still get the intake.
Current Smokers: Backyard RF Offset and Hybrid RF Offset trailer rig with Cowboy cooker and fish fryer, always room for more........
I agree with rodcrafter's lower statement. When you imagine your air flowing in the intake and to the throat opening, make sure is almost has to pass through the fire. Otherwise, especially on a day with a lot of contrary wind, you will have air come in your firebox, virtually bypass your fire and go straight into your cook chamber causing all sorts of havoc.
I fought the tank and I won. I got the firebox all welded up yesterday and just cut off the end of the tank with all of the fittings. It started raining so I had to go back inside for a while.
If it clears up I want to get the door cut out this afternoon.
Thanks for the tips on lowering the air vents. I will just use these to get the fire lit then use the new ones I will make lower for cooking on.
I welded it all together a few days after my original post about building it. The problem is I have not figured out how to get it onto the trailer. I have decided to weld lifting hooks on it and bring home the company Cat tractor and use the grapple and a chain to lift it onto the trailer.
I finally decided to throw a chunk of pork on it a few minutes ago and see how it comes out. I have about a 5lbs uncured picnic shoulder in it and will let it smoke for several hours and see how it comes out.
The picture was after the initial welding of the big parts and before grinding etc.. I still need to paint it.
I cooked the pork for almost 4 hours. It took me and my wife about fifteen minutes to eat most of it.
It was very easy to keep the temp between 225 and 240 degrees. I used logs from a small oak that I cut down last year. A couple of sticks every 45 minutes and it was good to go.
It was perfect for me but my wife likes it a little moister. I will work on that. Not bad for a first time use of a home built cooker, cooking a home raised hog.