New Guy and a new pit build... - Page 3

dodgeramsst2003 · 09-12-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BbqJohn

Oh and I have to go find some scrap metal to build the frame for the stand and the grates...back to search mode....any ideas fro the best places to look or ask?

Look up metal recyclers in your area. I have found several around here. They usually don't have exactly what you are looking for, but usually you can find something and make it work. I have also had luck on CL searching in the materials section for whatever I was looking for.

I have now found a steel supplier close to where I work that sells new stuff for under a buck a pound right now, and drops for a little cheaper. For this price, they will cut it to size for me and if I'm in a hurry I will go this route as it eliminates the searching.

BbqJohn · 09-12-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgeramsst2003

Look up metal recyclers in your area. I have found several around here. They usually don't have exactly what you are looking for, but usually you can find something and make it work. I have also had luck on CL searching in the materials section for whatever I was looking for.

I have now found a steel supplier close to where I work that sells new stuff for under a buck a pound right now, and drops for a little cheaper. For this price, they will cut it to size for me and if I'm in a hurry I will go this route as it eliminates the searching.

Thanks dodgeramsst2003, I did find a metal recycler not far from me....I will check them out...

I checked your build out from your link in your signature, very nice. Any pointers are welcome!!!

>>John

alldaymckay · 09-12-2010, 10:35 PM

looks like a winner. making the vertical chamber out of a tank will be very challenging, even for an experienced welder.

samiam · 09-12-2010, 10:47 PM

Very Cool, can't wait to see how it progresses.

BbqJohn · 09-14-2010, 08:29 PM

Okay, cutting the door out of the vertical tank. I got the hinges tacked on there. I have a lot more work to do!

bbqbull · 09-14-2010, 09:05 PM

Looking good so far!
I enjoy the pictorial of your build.

BbqJohn · 09-14-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bbqbull

Looking good so far!
I enjoy the pictorial of your build.

Thanks bbqbull, it is fun learning along the way. I have got many good ideas from this site that have saved me many headaches so far. Thanks bbq brethren!!

Boshizzle · 09-14-2010, 09:27 PM

Lookin' good!

ScottBostic · 09-14-2010, 09:34 PM

I am inspired watching your progress.... I makes me want to learn how to weld and I have aspirations of builging my own smoker one of these days.... Thanks for the pics!

BbqJohn · 09-14-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottBostic

I am inspired watching your progress.... I makes me want to learn how to weld and I have aspirations of builging my own smoker one of these days.... Thanks for the pics!

Glad to hear, I purchased a 120/220 arch welder and have been learning trial by fire. I give welders their respect because it is not easy, but I think one can learn enough to build something like this...it's what I am doing. Take the plunge it is a blast. I am looking forward to cooking in this!!

Phrasty · 09-15-2010, 02:21 AM

The Build's looking real good so far.. Just make sure you don't skimp on the thickness of the firebox. I just finished a build about a month or so ago. Check it out if you'd like, the link is in my sig. I look forward to seeing your progress. I'll be back to this thread. Best of luck. (and im sure you'll get the hang of the welding, its not all that hard.)

Cheers

Phubar · 09-15-2010, 04:33 AM

Great job!!!

BbqJohn · 09-15-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Phrasty

The Build's looking real good so far.. Just make sure you don't skimp on the thickness of the firebox. I just finished a build about a month or so ago. Check it out if you'd like, the link is in my sig. I look forward to seeing your progress. I'll be back to this thread. Best of luck. (and im sure you'll get the hang of the welding, its not all that hard.)

Cheers

Thanks Phrasty, I am still thinking about and searching for my firebox material. You think I am building a smoker and didn't see your build yet???

I really enjoyed looking though yours(several times already). You made a stellar pit, you should be pround of that thing!

>>John

Norcoredneck · 09-15-2010, 08:07 AM

Lookin good!

cowgirl · 09-15-2010, 09:34 AM

It's looking great!

09-12-2010, 10:47 PM	#34
samiam Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-29-10 Location: Belmont, CA	Very Cool, can't wait to see how it progresses. __________________ Homemade Little Brown Egg Smoker 18" & Purple Pig Smoker Drum

09-14-2010, 09:05 PM	#36
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Looking good so far! I enjoy the pictorial of your build. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

09-14-2010, 09:27 PM	#38
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia	Lookin' good! __________________ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member - I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

09-15-2010, 02:21 AM	#41
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica	The Build's looking real good so far.. Just make sure you don't skimp on the thickness of the firebox. I just finished a build about a month or so ago. Check it out if you'd like, the link is in my sig. I look forward to seeing your progress. I'll be back to this thread. Best of luck. (and im sure you'll get the hang of the welding, its not all that hard.) 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

09-15-2010, 04:33 AM	#42
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Great job!!! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

09-12-2010, 10:35 PM	#33
alldaymckay Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-10-10 Location: el sobrante, Ca	looks like a winner. making the vertical chamber out of a tank will be very challenging, even for an experienced welder.

09-14-2010, 08:29 PM	#35
BbqJohn On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-23-10 Location: Fredericksburg, VA	Okay, cutting the door out of the vertical tank. I got the hinges tacked on there. I have a lot more work to do!

09-14-2010, 09:34 PM	#39
ScottBostic Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-10-10 Location: Dayton, OH	I am inspired watching your progress.... I makes me want to learn how to weld and I have aspirations of builging my own smoker one of these days.... Thanks for the pics!

09-15-2010, 08:07 AM	#44
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Lookin good! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

09-15-2010, 09:34 AM	#45
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	It's looking great! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

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