• 100 Gal. Air Tank Build (Offset)

Phrasty · 11-26-2011, 12:42 AM

Hey guys... So I'v had this tank in my yard for about 6 months now meaning to make some time to get to it... Well it finally looks like this is round 2 for an offset build. It's about a 100 gal. (approx. 20"x50") air compressor tank made out of 3/8ths steel.

I don't have as much time on my hands this time around so the process might take a bit longer. I'm more than likely only gonna get to have time on the weekends for it. I'm also still looking for a couple parts and whatnot. Hopefully it wont drag on too long.

I'm planning on making this an offset smoker with the ability to be used as a grill (chicken cooker). This should be interesting... Hopefully it will go as smooth as my 120 gal. build.

I've already started to play a bit so the process has started and I'm planning on doing some more work on it this weekend.

Well... here's what I have so far:

I have cut the doors, welded on some hinges and started removing & grinding the unneeded parts on the exterior.

Made a single opening with double doors so it could fit a whole hog/lamb/goat... whatever.

And some steel decided to come along for the ride...

Thanks for looking... This should be fun.

Cheers.

SmokinAussie · 11-26-2011, 01:31 AM

Ooooooh Gooody

I'm looking forward to this one!

Cheers!

Bill

buccaneer · 11-26-2011, 02:02 AM

Me too.

gharriger · 11-26-2011, 07:15 AM

How heavy are the doors on a 3/8" tank that size? Are they manageable without counterweight?

SmokeOCD · 11-26-2011, 08:02 AM

You mention whole animals...... rotisserie?

smokingj · 11-26-2011, 08:07 AM

pulls up a seat to watch this one. popcorn anyone?

trekmstr · 11-26-2011, 08:14 AM

wow. good luck. do you plan on a seam overlap in hte center on one of the doors?

BBQ PD · 11-26-2011, 08:17 AM

Oh boy, another fun build. Keep the updated pics coming

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bluetang · 11-26-2011, 08:58 AM

Loves me a Phrasty build

Sammy_Shuford · 11-26-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluetang

Loves me a Phrasty build

Yeah, what bluetang said.

tish · 11-26-2011, 09:28 AM

This does look like a Phrasty build! Happy to be able to watch this one from the beginning. Pass the popcorn, smokingj!

thirtydaZe · 11-26-2011, 10:48 AM

Following.

el_matt · 11-26-2011, 12:00 PM

Just subscribed. Maybe this will finally be the motivation I need to start my build!

Matt

BigBobBQ · 11-26-2011, 12:22 PM

I am sitting here with my feet propped up waiting for the next installment!

Phrasty · 11-27-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gharriger

How heavy are the doors on a 3/8" tank that size? Are they manageable without counterweight?

It's borderline... I can manage it but it would be nice. Odds are I'll counterweight it but I'm not gonna hold off lighting her up and cooking if it's not installed yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeOCD

You mention whole animals...... rotisserie?

If I get the parts at a decent price why not but for now It'll just be on the bottom shelf. Gonna make the bottom shelf reversible for easy rotation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekmstr

wow. good luck. do you plan on a seam overlap in hte center on one of the doors?

Thanks a lot. Yeah I installed it today.

Check!

Cheers

11-26-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	• 100 Gal. Air Tank Build (Offset) Hey guys... So I'v had this tank in my yard for about 6 months now meaning to make some time to get to it... Well it finally looks like this is round 2 for an offset build. It's about a 100 gal. (approx. 20"x50") air compressor tank made out of 3/8ths steel. I don't have as much time on my hands this time around so the process might take a bit longer. I'm more than likely only gonna get to have time on the weekends for it. I'm also still looking for a couple parts and whatnot. Hopefully it wont drag on too long. I'm planning on making this an offset smoker with the ability to be used as a grill (chicken cooker). This should be interesting... Hopefully it will go as smooth as my 120 gal. build. I've already started to play a bit so the process has started and I'm planning on doing some more work on it this weekend. Well... here's what I have so far: I have cut the doors, welded on some hinges and started removing & grinding the unneeded parts on the exterior. Made a single opening with double doors so it could fit a whole hog/lamb/goat... whatever. And some steel decided to come along for the ride... Thanks for looking... This should be fun. Cheers. __________________ 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder grill/smoker 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder smoker 1 - 20 gal. self-made grill/smoker 1 - 25 gal. self-made vertical smoker 1 - 120 gal. self-made trailer stick-burner http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=88599

11-26-2011, 01:31 AM	#2
SmokinAussie Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Melbourne, VIC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ooooooh Gooody I'm looking forward to this one! Cheers! Bill __________________ Creator of the Aussie Lamb Farker Awards!!! IMBAS Certified MOINK BALLER (NOSKOS RULE) "Bullet Bill" WSM "Blue Lou" Performer Small Offset Smoker... SOS Baby WGA, Upright Cabinet Gasser Smoker, and a Cheap Arse Satay Stick Grill Zero for MOINKS Farkanaut

11-26-2011, 02:02 AM	#3
buccaneer Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-23-10 Location: Sunset City Western Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Me too. __________________ The only current member banned for life! Why is the rum gone???-Capn Jack Sparrow

11-26-2011, 08:07 AM	#6
smokingj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-29-11 Location: Alexandria VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	pulls up a seat to watch this one. popcorn anyone? __________________ ~Jimmy~ 18.5 redhead, UDS, Smokey Joe, Smokey Joe Smoker

11-26-2011, 08:14 AM	#7
trekmstr Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-21-09 Location: Wausau, Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	wow. good luck. do you plan on a seam overlap in hte center on one of the doors? __________________ KCBS memeber, B.B.Q judge & competitor / 1 weber, 1 ofset, 1 smoker and 1 U.D.S. (so far)

11-26-2011, 07:15 AM	#4
gharriger Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-14-11 Location: eugene, oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How heavy are the doors on a 3/8" tank that size? Are they manageable without counterweight?

11-26-2011, 08:02 AM	#5
SmokeOCD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-10 Location: Chicago, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You mention whole animals...... rotisserie?

11-26-2011, 08:17 AM	#8
BBQ PD is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-17-10 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh boy, another fun build. Keep the updated pics coming . __________________ Dave CBJ, 15' custom BBQ trailer with a Backwoods Competitor, Pitts & Spitts off-set, & Santa Maria grill. Ole Hickory CTO, 1 BGE, 2 Weber kettles and 1 Smokey Joe, BWS Chubby, Sonoma gasser, and a BBQ store full of everything BBQ.

11-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#9
bluetang Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stuart, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Loves me a Phrasty build __________________ Homegrown 120 Gallon Reverse Flow, Homey, the Homegrown Kettle, 3 UDS's, 3 Stack Pro Q Excel 20, 18.5" Elderly(but not retired) WSM, 150lb Capacity Homegrown Electric and a CA gasserrrr Bicycle Fast Polder Thermo, Indisputably Fastest Purple Thermapen, SAI Satay Grill Thanks landarc for the avatar!

11-26-2011, 09:28 AM	#11
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This does look like a Phrasty build! Happy to be able to watch this one from the beginning. Pass the popcorn, smokingj! __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

11-26-2011, 10:48 AM	#12
thirtydaZe Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-20-11 Location: Omaha Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Following. __________________ Kamado Saffire Yoder Cheyenne Weber Kettle 22.5" Weber Summit

11-26-2011, 12:00 PM	#13
el_matt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just subscribed. Maybe this will finally be the motivation I need to start my build! Matt

11-26-2011, 12:22 PM	#14
BigBobBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Live Oak, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am sitting here with my feet propped up waiting for the next installment! __________________ Robert aka Big Bob. :typing: Home built 120 gallon stick burner on wheels, Master Built 7-in-1 vertical, Master Forge Charcoal grill, open pit, UDS,

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