teesquare
Fire Starter
Nice looking design. But, while you are at it, why not route that exhaust thru a vertical rib box? You could set above the firebox, and leave enough of a gap to not influence the heat in it from the firebox...
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sense your already in the welding and cutting mode...just make a trailer:)
i cant wait to see the progress!
i cant wait to see the progress!
Does anyone have a link of a neat links of other cool builds I'm thinking about doing one on this old boat trailer i picked up.
I had the same issue when I was building mine. Keep looking. Try finding an old boat that is falling apart. sometimes people will just give it to you To haul it away. Don't be shy about asking. You never know what will happen.
Good luck. you will find that a reverse flow is a great smoker.
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gmasterpfautz
Fire Starter
Great idea Teesquare... have you seen any circular firebox builds which had a rib box like you're describing?
Dougmays,
Before today I was convinced there would be no way for us to build a trailer. However, my uncle showed me how to MiG weld this morning and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it is. I am assuming if we were to build one we would need to find an axle? Also how do you get "homemade" trailers titled/registered/inspected? Would the smoker be considered a trailer?
Dougmays,
Before today I was convinced there would be no way for us to build a trailer. However, my uncle showed me how to MiG weld this morning and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it is. I am assuming if we were to build one we would need to find an axle? Also how do you get "homemade" trailers titled/registered/inspected? Would the smoker be considered a trailer?
gmasterpfautz
Fire Starter
Let the build begin!
Things accomplished today:
Things accomplished today:
- Learned to MIG weld and use a plasma cutter today.
- Learned not to grab a piece of steel after its been welded or torched...
- Got the top of the door cut as pictured
- fabricated and tacked the hinges on (forgot to take a pic before I left)
bigbill
Newbie
I have a question. The opening between the firebox and the main chamber, is it going to be full open or do you plan to put an adjustable door there to help control the heat output.
Good Luck looks nice
Bigbill
Good Luck looks nice
Bigbill
bigbill
Newbie
While I am at it, I don't see any adjustable air inlet on the firebox. You could put one on the back side opposite the door or on the bottom.
Again Good Luck and please don't forget update pictures.
Bigbill
Again Good Luck and please don't forget update pictures.
Bigbill
gmasterpfautz
Fire Starter
30" pipe my uncle said we can use for another smoker! His place is a gold mine of scrap metal! guess I'll have to start planning the next one... or I'll focus on finishing the task at hand.
picobrew
Newbie
- Aug 11, 2011
- 9
- 11
I like your design.
This is my 500g propane smoker.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113729492104041066438/Roaster
I used a vacuum pump to evacuate the propane before cutting.
The 100 gallon propane tank for the fire box may need to be reenforced where you cut holes as the heat of the firebox will warp the thin metal.
Currently using a DigiQ - was plan to upgrade to a CyberQ soon - for remote connections.
As a homebrewer I like Michael Ack's link - I burned up my ET-73 and have 2 sets of probes!
My fire comes in a little high and more at one end than the other. until I was reading about cooking whole hogs on the AmazingRibs.com web site - what I didn't realize was that you really want the pig to be cooked to different temps. My last 3 pigs have been outstanding!
My stack goes all the way down to about 3" from the bottom of the cooking camber.
This is my 500g propane smoker.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113729492104041066438/Roaster
I used a vacuum pump to evacuate the propane before cutting.
The 100 gallon propane tank for the fire box may need to be reenforced where you cut holes as the heat of the firebox will warp the thin metal.
Currently using a DigiQ - was plan to upgrade to a CyberQ soon - for remote connections.
As a homebrewer I like Michael Ack's link - I burned up my ET-73 and have 2 sets of probes!
My fire comes in a little high and more at one end than the other. until I was reading about cooking whole hogs on the AmazingRibs.com web site - what I didn't realize was that you really want the pig to be cooked to different temps. My last 3 pigs have been outstanding!
My stack goes all the way down to about 3" from the bottom of the cooking camber.
gmasterpfautz
Fire Starter
bigbill,
We are doing a reverse flow which means the temps in the main chamber should similarly regulated throughout. I was kind of under the impression that the temperature control is done by regulating the fire temp. We are going to incorporate a auto temp control system to regulate the temps although initially we will probably run the blow manually or add temporary baffling on the back of the firebox.
Either way this design is going to continue to change as we actually build so we will see what we end up with.
We are doing a reverse flow which means the temps in the main chamber should similarly regulated throughout. I was kind of under the impression that the temperature control is done by regulating the fire temp. We are going to incorporate a auto temp control system to regulate the temps although initially we will probably run the blow manually or add temporary baffling on the back of the firebox.
Either way this design is going to continue to change as we actually build so we will see what we end up with.
j don
Newbie
Looks to me like you have done your homework. I really like your design using another round tank for your firebox. Most smokers I have seen had square or rectangle boxes and some even have a warming box built on top which is what I am looking to purchase or maybe even build. I love your CAD plans and wish I had Solid Works. I use Autocad 2012 and Revit 2012 but can not convince my company to purchase Solid Works. I have older versions of Solidworks Pro-E and Bently Microstation which I still use. Best of luck with your build and keep us up to date and best of luck to your sister with her upcoming marriage.
gmasterpfautz
Fire Starter
J Don,
We are using the round firebox simply because we got the tank for $10. I think if we had to purchase materials we would go with a rectangular insulated firebox.
Solidworks is definitely my prefer ed CAD package. I had a class early on that started out in AutoCAD (thought it was alright since I didn't know any better). Currently have a class in Pro E (hate it... think everything is kind of back words and trying too hard to be like solidworks and failing). Solidworks is much more intuitive but like any software package, has its drawbacks. I also think it depends on your application. For example Autocad is better for doing architectural work.
We are using the round firebox simply because we got the tank for $10. I think if we had to purchase materials we would go with a rectangular insulated firebox.
Solidworks is definitely my prefer ed CAD package. I had a class early on that started out in AutoCAD (thought it was alright since I didn't know any better). Currently have a class in Pro E (hate it... think everything is kind of back words and trying too hard to be like solidworks and failing). Solidworks is much more intuitive but like any software package, has its drawbacks. I also think it depends on your application. For example Autocad is better for doing architectural work.
good question and i do not have an answer. i have a buddy who is a cop i could find out from him
rew7602
Newbie
- Aug 16, 2011
- 3
- 10
Yay, something I can chime in on. At least in NH when we went to register my trailer mounted smoker we registered it as a custom trailer and it was pretty cheap. The trailer was actually an old boat trailer but we didn't have an old registration and there were no serial numbers on it. We have Harbor freight in our area to buy axles, springs, wheel, hubs and anything else you may need.
Just make sure that when you mount it to the trailer it is convenient to work with. We mounted our smoker almost all the way to one side so that we wouldn't be tripping on the trailer when smoking. can't wait to see more pictures, such a fun new hobby...
Just make sure that when you mount it to the trailer it is convenient to work with. We mounted our smoker almost all the way to one side so that we wouldn't be tripping on the trailer when smoking. can't wait to see more pictures, such a fun new hobby...
A plus on the Ash pan. I have a round bottom pit that I love,and she has a round bottom(like my ole Lady did)
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A little hint: make it 's arc(curve) a little differently,that way you can grab it with a Welder's glove easy;otherwise you got your head in the smoke and heat, not good on facial hair.
That or make a lip on it,you'll thank me later
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Just sayin'..........
Have fun and...
A little hint: make it 's arc(curve) a little differently,that way you can grab it with a Welder's glove easy;otherwise you got your head in the smoke and heat, not good on facial hair.
Just sayin'..........
Have fun and...
picobrew
Newbie
- Aug 11, 2011
- 9
- 11
Before you go off building a trailer - check out Craigs list. You can always find trailers - particularly boat trailers cheep!
My last boat trailer was free! - but it came with boat. I usually burn the boat - but this one was fiberglass - I found somebody that lived on a lake that needed a boat - we both won!
As far as registering the trailer - once you install the smoker - it is a tool not a trailer - ever seen a cement mixer with a license plate? Not had an issue in 30 years - here in MI.
The trailer that I built my 500g propane smoker on had (2) cross braces - that lined up perfectly with the feet on my tank!
The wheels on boat trailer are usually easily adjustable - by undoing bolts and sliding the axle to give the proper balance.
My last boat trailer was free! - but it came with boat. I usually burn the boat - but this one was fiberglass - I found somebody that lived on a lake that needed a boat - we both won!
As far as registering the trailer - once you install the smoker - it is a tool not a trailer - ever seen a cement mixer with a license plate? Not had an issue in 30 years - here in MI.
The trailer that I built my 500g propane smoker on had (2) cross braces - that lined up perfectly with the feet on my tank!
The wheels on boat trailer are usually easily adjustable - by undoing bolts and sliding the axle to give the proper balance.
veritas456
Newbie
Sorry guys, I missed that it is a "reverse" flow. So it would make sense to put the vent on the firebox side. Let me also put out the question> Is a reverse flow system actually more complicated to build?
michael ark
Master of the Pit
gmasterpfautz
Fire Starter
Yay, made some progress today! And more pictures!!
Hinges tacked on. Top and sides of door cutout.
Better view of the hinges we fabricated. We chose to offset the hinges towards the tank so when the door pivots up the trim around the door would lift off of the tank instead of bending into it.
Used this thing (looks like its used for doing large scale piping fabrication) that was laying with the welding stuff to mark up the cutting line for the front of the fire box. It was almost like a rigid felt or dense cardboard material but flexible. I would think similar materials with a nice edge would work similarly.
Door finally cut out and the front of the fire box. Had some warping at the top left and right corners. We may pop the door off and try to beat them straight. We chose not to cut the back off of the fire box just yet. Thinking of leaving the back rounded to give a little more volume and save some work.
I got these old speaker grills from work. Turns out they are the perfect size for the bottom rack. And they have a cool perf! We can cut up a few more to do the top rack and the lower shelf. We are actually going to make a rack that can sit down below the bottom rack (right off the rf plate) for pig rousting. This will give us more height inside the smoker.
Next weekend we are planning on getting the right side of the main chamber notched out for the fire box and maybe even getting it attached if all goes well.
Oh! And be sure to congratulate cororumrex on his new baby girl!! That's probably why he hasn't posted lately.
Hinges tacked on. Top and sides of door cutout.
Better view of the hinges we fabricated. We chose to offset the hinges towards the tank so when the door pivots up the trim around the door would lift off of the tank instead of bending into it.
Used this thing (looks like its used for doing large scale piping fabrication) that was laying with the welding stuff to mark up the cutting line for the front of the fire box. It was almost like a rigid felt or dense cardboard material but flexible. I would think similar materials with a nice edge would work similarly.
Door finally cut out and the front of the fire box. Had some warping at the top left and right corners. We may pop the door off and try to beat them straight. We chose not to cut the back off of the fire box just yet. Thinking of leaving the back rounded to give a little more volume and save some work.
I got these old speaker grills from work. Turns out they are the perfect size for the bottom rack. And they have a cool perf! We can cut up a few more to do the top rack and the lower shelf. We are actually going to make a rack that can sit down below the bottom rack (right off the rf plate) for pig rousting. This will give us more height inside the smoker.
Next weekend we are planning on getting the right side of the main chamber notched out for the fire box and maybe even getting it attached if all goes well.
Oh! And be sure to congratulate cororumrex on his new baby girl!! That's probably why he hasn't posted lately.
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