OK Folks, I have the bug after borrowing a smoker trailer for my family reunion in June, 2011. We did Baby Backs that fell off the bone. I been smoking meats for a few years and ready to bring it to the next level. After reading many articles and trying my hand at mass meat smoking, I'm hooked. On August 18th, 2011 I purchased a 250 gallon propane tank. After I got it home, I found out it had been primed with the dreaded RED LEAD paint. I was in the Navy back in the early 80's and spent many hours helping to eradicate our ship from this dreaded paint. For anyone that doesn't know, Red Lead paint was a major contributor to LEAD POISONING.
Soooo, fall back & regroup. Time to strip this baby down to the bare metal and start over. Besides, I wanted to start fresh with the 1200 degree paint knowing any under layers wouldn't fail from high heat.
I just purchased a boat trailer that looks a little rough, but built on a 3500 lb axle with 15 inch tires in good shape. Pictures coming soon. I found some aluminum mag wheels for the trailer... gotta PIMP my Grill properly...
Also, I found a good deal on some 1/4 inch plate steel for my fire box. I been reading a thread from Raptor that I think I might use for my basic design since he made it look so easy. Here is credit where credit is due 250 propane tank Build THANKS SOO MUCH for sharing Raptor...
I still have questions as to what I need to do with the open holes on the top where the fill valve and gages were. I think I need to cut them off flush and fill the hole with plate, but maybe someone can chime in.
I have already filled the tank with water and an entire bottle of Dawn 2 times and drained getting the propane residue out. Wifey says she don't want me to go POP when its time to cut the doors open.... hmmm... good idea HUNNEY...
Anyone that has experience here, please feel free to lend your knowledge, you wont hurt my feelings. The fire box will be 24x24x24x24 with a reverse flow plate in the bottom. Let me get through Labor Day 2011 and the progress will start again with more pictures. Ken
Soooo, fall back & regroup. Time to strip this baby down to the bare metal and start over. Besides, I wanted to start fresh with the 1200 degree paint knowing any under layers wouldn't fail from high heat.
I just purchased a boat trailer that looks a little rough, but built on a 3500 lb axle with 15 inch tires in good shape. Pictures coming soon. I found some aluminum mag wheels for the trailer... gotta PIMP my Grill properly...
Also, I found a good deal on some 1/4 inch plate steel for my fire box. I been reading a thread from Raptor that I think I might use for my basic design since he made it look so easy. Here is credit where credit is due 250 propane tank Build THANKS SOO MUCH for sharing Raptor...
I still have questions as to what I need to do with the open holes on the top where the fill valve and gages were. I think I need to cut them off flush and fill the hole with plate, but maybe someone can chime in.
I have already filled the tank with water and an entire bottle of Dawn 2 times and drained getting the propane residue out. Wifey says she don't want me to go POP when its time to cut the doors open.... hmmm... good idea HUNNEY...
Anyone that has experience here, please feel free to lend your knowledge, you wont hurt my feelings. The fire box will be 24x24x24x24 with a reverse flow plate in the bottom. Let me get through Labor Day 2011 and the progress will start again with more pictures. Ken
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