- Jul 18, 2015
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Hello,
I've been a member of the forum for a while and really appreciate all of the information here.
I am starting a smoker project with a tank that is 36" diameter and 92" long and I have a couple questions for the more experienced builders here.
I originally thought the wall thickness was 1/4" only to find after cutting the firebox opening that it is 3/16" thick. I have stopped the build until I get some advise.
First of all, will this thickness hold heat well enough to make this build worthwhile?
This will be a trailer mounted rig once complete with several added gadgets for cooking and quite a bit of time and cost involved.
Will a thick baffle plate help hold heat and make up for the thinner tank?
I have been thinking of making one large door so that I could possibly cook a whole hog at some point, with the thinner tank I am afraid the door may warp if I don't reinforce it with some type of framework.
The question is will I be okay with one door or should I leave a 3" strip between two doors to help with door and tank integrity?
I have also thought I could tab and bolt in the center section between the doors, just a lot of trouble to remove during a cook.
This is it for now, I'm sure more questions will come up along the way, I plan on posting pics along the way.
Thanks!
Charles
I've been a member of the forum for a while and really appreciate all of the information here.
I am starting a smoker project with a tank that is 36" diameter and 92" long and I have a couple questions for the more experienced builders here.
I originally thought the wall thickness was 1/4" only to find after cutting the firebox opening that it is 3/16" thick. I have stopped the build until I get some advise.
First of all, will this thickness hold heat well enough to make this build worthwhile?
This will be a trailer mounted rig once complete with several added gadgets for cooking and quite a bit of time and cost involved.
Will a thick baffle plate help hold heat and make up for the thinner tank?
I have been thinking of making one large door so that I could possibly cook a whole hog at some point, with the thinner tank I am afraid the door may warp if I don't reinforce it with some type of framework.
The question is will I be okay with one door or should I leave a 3" strip between two doors to help with door and tank integrity?
I have also thought I could tab and bolt in the center section between the doors, just a lot of trouble to remove during a cook.
This is it for now, I'm sure more questions will come up along the way, I plan on posting pics along the way.
Thanks!
Charles