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    first build..... questions questions questions

    Should I look into building a "double wall" type chamber? or just line firebox and cook chamber? I plan to douoble wall my fire box and will  probably insulate it with sand., but time will tell...
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    first build..... questions questions questions

    OK Got the tank "skinned", sheet metal is outta here and to the scrap yard! Now... the whole 'shebang' is covered in a semihard foam(polyurethane?), so  stripping all that crap off is next.... then disposing of it properly of course ;-). Then on to layout and planning...  Again  all help is...
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    first build..... questions questions questions

    Hi All I just got a 50 gal NG water heater. I intend to strip the sheet metal and use the tank to build a smoker. My questions are, should I insulate the cook chamber? Not sure of the tank gauge yet(I am guessing 12-14 is about average) I am thinking of using old propane tanks to make the...
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    Newbie from GA

    Hi all I am seeking good ideas for my first smoker build. I love to cook and grill outdoors but real Q I havent mastered yet. YET!! but as I complete the build I intend to discover as much information as I can
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