Rust - Rust - Rust

[kc5tpy]

Hello LAMC.  Scooter got ya covered on the porcelain.  He did a great job on his fridge didn't he?  No question is dumb or there is no such thing as too many questions.  We like to try and help where we can.  We all needed help at some point and it's time to pay back where we can.  Keep those questions coming and if you don't understand the answers; ask again. Good luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[lamc-smoker]

Another question to all. If one doesn't use stainless steel for the racks, what kind of metal should I use? I was quoted $520 for 2 14"x20" expanded stainless steel shelves. A bit much.

 

[woodcutter]

Another question to all. If one doesn't use stainless steel for the racks, what kind of metal should I use? I was quoted $520 for 2 14"x20" expanded stainless steel shelves. A bit much.

Expanded steel and and 1/2 angle iron around the outside. Season it in a gas grill with flax seed oil and they hold up pretty well. Strong! $80 per sheet for flattened expanded.

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• woodcutter
• Oct 29, 2013

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello LAMC.  Mild steel properly seasoned will work just great.  Good luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello.  Here is a thread that should help.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137622/the-ultimate-way-to-season-cast-iron-flaxseed-oil

 

[lamc-smoker]

Thanks Woodcutter & Danny. I have friends who work with is kind of metal.

 

[lamc-smoker]

Here is the bottom of my refer after I scraped with a scrapper.

Some major rust. Going to Naval-Jelly it and scrape it some more.

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• lamc-smoker
• Oct 30, 2013

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• lamc-smoker
• Oct 30, 2013

Some areas have rusted through. It is still fairly strong, not able to move it when pushed. 

After final scraping, thinking of painting with "Rust-Oleum Rusty Metal Primer" to seal in the rust, then some high heat paint.

Since it is outside the cooking area, I think this should be okay. The holes, I'll clean up as best as I can then paint. Don't want to cut and patch. 

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello LAMC.  WOW!  that fridge has some serious problems.  I still believe if you stick with it you will have something to be proud of. Hang in.  Good luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[scootermagoo]

 
Hello LAMC.  WOW!  that fridge has some serious problems.  I still believe if you stick with it you will have something to be proud of. Hang in.  Good luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

I beg to differ.  From what I see, there is nothing wrong with it.  That is purely cosmetic.  Like you said, Larry, scrape the rust and paint.  You'll be golden.  Mine was a ton worse.  I just laid a piece of sheet metal over the bottom.

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello.  Well said Scooter.  I didn't mean to cast a cloud over this build.  This fridge MUST be saved and I think LAMC is going about this perfectly.  I LOVE the style and look of that fridge.  Keep goin my friend.  When complete this will something you will REALLY be proud of.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[lamc-smoker]

New question, I plan on having a 3" dia. smoke stack. Will a 2" dia. air inlet work? Planning on adjustable inlet.

 

[lamc-smoker]

What should the intake material be?
I want to place it in the bottom under the element. My mind is on overtime thinking how to do this. Still have to get the rust out though.

 

[lamc-smoker]

Before

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• lamc-smoker
• Oct 30, 2013

After

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• lamc-smoker
• Oct 30, 2013

Looking a lot better.

 

[lamc-smoker]

Insulation was hard to find. The original refer had 3" sawdust insulation. I looked for 3" fiberglass board but it wasn't available here. I ended up with 1", 1 1/2" & 2" mineral wool (mw) board and 1 1/2" fiberglass (fg) board. The fg was 3x more $ than the mw, but the mw was too soft for the bottom which supports the smoking chamber. I will use 1 fg panel on top of 1 mw for support.
In restoring rusty metal after removing as must rust as possible, I used Rust N-M-E to remove and seal the rust. It's about $25 qt. spray it on and let it dry 24 hours.

 

[scootermagoo]

How is the build coming?  Any updates?

 

[lamc-smoker]

The exterior cabinet is getting painted from a friend who paints customized cars. I need to get an air intake into the smoking chamber. I will be assembling it after a week get away. I have a Art Deco design for the door as shown oin the photo.

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• lamc-smoker
• Nov 20, 2013

 

[scootermagoo]

SA-WEET!  I can't wait to see it!

 

[lamc-smoker]

Finally, after a few months, and a bunch of shekels my smoker is complete. Here are the before and after photos.

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• lamc-smoker
• Feb 11, 2014

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• lamc-smoker
• Feb 11, 2014

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• Feb 11, 2014

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• Feb 11, 2014

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• Feb 11, 2014

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• Feb 11, 2014

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• Feb 11, 2014

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• lamc-smoker
• Feb 11, 2014

It started with a 1932 Westinghouse Refrigerator.

I have a Pakstat Series II electronic thermostat w/ LED display. (150 degrees to 550 degrees)

My element is the Brinkmann Electric heating element w/cord 120V.

My seals are McMaster-Carr Woven slotted fiberglass, Nomex flat and P-gaskets w/ RTV red food safe adhesive.

Mineral wool and fiberglass board for the inside insulation.

The door have a vinyl vehicle wrap with a custom Art Deco design I made.

My friend owns a car restoration shop so he painted the outside of the smoker.

A local metal works shop provided the smoke stack, air intake throttle (on bottom), and the inside metal parts.

Tomorrow I'm going to smoke a turkey.

I am jazzed.

 

[woodcutter]

Oh yea, you did good! Enjoy your first smoke, nice job!

 

[daveomak]

Holey Kr@p that's looks nice...... Great job..... Thumbs Up .. Dave