120 Gal Tank build thread... - Page 13

Phrasty · 08-29-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JD McGee

I can't believe I just found this thread...outstanding build and tutorial Phrasty...congrats!

Wow JD... where you been brother? It's been around for a long minute :) Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by Bigkev75

Here is a pic of my 120 gallon reverse flow

Looking really good there! Great work!

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Originally Posted by Gixx1300R

Before cutting on any propane tank you should fill it with soapy water and let it sit for a week. Liquid propane will penetrate the metal. Also Mercaptane will pool on the bottom. Simply drill a small hole on the bottom when you want to drain it.

Hey Gixx good point. I had placed emphasis on this very thing at the very beginning of the thread.

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Originally Posted by Phrasty

Hey guys.
I filled the tank with water and dishwashing liquid let it sit overnight and drain. Repeated 3 times. This method has had good results with me in the past... I'm sure it will make a small dent on my water bill however.

***I REALLY DO NOT RECOMMEND PEOPLE CUTTING PROPANE TANKS AT ALL, it's a last resort for me. Hard to find tanks this size with thick enuf walls thats not a propane tank out here.
Cheers

Roby · 08-29-2011, 12:29 PM

Is she on a trailer yet? If so pics please

Phrasty · 08-29-2011, 12:52 PM

No she's not....

Other priorities have kinda taken over... Still trying to source a trailer frame. Trying to avoid having to build one from scratch! We'll see though, That might just have to happen. I will def update this thread when it happens. Hopefully before March next year. No immediate need for the trailer right now. I'll sort it out soon enough though.

Cheers

Phrasty · 10-13-2011, 01:10 AM

Went to look on this today. Been having a hard time finding a trailer that would "fit the pocket" so to speak. This one was almost a giveaway. Got it for a good deal. The guy had just finished his house, bought a generator which btw came with a trailer which he didn't need...

Works out for everyone. It's probably slightly on the small side but I can extend and change the wheel positioning to accommodate. Should be picking it up this weekend! Pretty excited!

Cheers

Phrasty · 10-17-2011, 03:21 AM

The trailer's finally coming together guys! Picked it up yesterday. It was raining all day so I didn't get a chance to do anything but I did get some stuff done on it today. I had a piece of grill (safety grill for a house) an I cut it to fit the trailer to help distribute the weight of the smoker. I also moved the wheels back 8" to accommodate the center of gravity. It's gonna be fun trying to figure out how I'm gonna get the smoker on here.

. Hopefully the trailer will be ready by tomorrow. All I have to do left is bolt the security grilling to the trailer and top it all with a sheet of ply and paint. I am going to have some tabs welded on for the smoker to attach to! Should work... we'll see.

. Well here are a couple pics.

Might have another update tomorrow if all goes well.

Cheers

toolboxdiver · 10-30-2011, 10:45 PM

Totaly Awesome Build

captndan · 10-31-2011, 01:16 PM

When I built mine I think the trailer design took the most engineering. I had the smoker design in my head but it would not fit any trailer I had seen. So, I built the trailer first. Roadworthy and safe were the priorities. All said and done it was not heavy enough on the tongue. The first fix that came to mind was moving the axle. Too much work on a finished rig. The next fix was to build the wood box bigger and keep it full. That worked.

Phrasty · 10-31-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by captndan

When I built mine I think the trailer design took the most engineering. I had the smoker design in my head but it would not fit any trailer I had seen. So, I built the trailer first. Roadworthy and safe were the priorities. All said and done it was not heavy enough on the tongue. The first fix that came to mind was moving the axle. Too much work on a finished rig. The next fix was to build the wood box bigger and keep it full. That worked.

Hey Cap, My priorities was definitely the smoker... mobile or not so I really wasn't in too much of a rush for the trailer.

Anyways I finally found this one and it really is perfect. I moved the axel back and cut the legs of the smoker to sit better on the trailer. I installed her bolted her down over the weekend. Liking how its looking so far. Nice and compact. Weight distribution isn't bad. All I have to do not is paint it black and install a rail and a work shelf. Shouldn't take too long.

Here's where I'm at so far.

Thanks for looking.
Cheers

bluetang · 10-31-2011, 02:03 PM

Su-weet! Going mobile

psychoholic · 11-01-2011, 01:39 AM

That thing is bad to the bone...

captndan · 11-01-2011, 07:56 AM

Excellent setup. After you build the shelf you may want to move the smoker a little so you won't be bending over a tire or fender. Great job!

morgaj1 · 11-05-2011, 06:38 AM

Any updates Phrasty?

NapalmRunner · 11-05-2011, 08:15 AM

This thread is Epic! Great builds !

OutlawSwine · 11-05-2011, 08:41 AM

Very, very nice build. You should be very proud of that one!

razrbakcrzy · 11-15-2011, 04:08 PM

it's better every time I see this thread

08-29-2011, 12:29 PM	#182
Roby On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-05-11 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA	Is she on a trailer yet? If so pics please __________________ Traeger Texas Elite 34

08-29-2011, 12:52 PM	#183
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica	No she's not.... Other priorities have kinda taken over... Still trying to source a trailer frame. Trying to avoid having to build one from scratch! We'll see though, That might just have to happen. I will def update this thread when it happens. Hopefully before March next year. No immediate need for the trailer right now. I'll sort it out soon enough though. 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

10-13-2011, 01:10 AM	#184
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica	Is this gonna happen...? Went to look on this today. Been having a hard time finding a trailer that would "fit the pocket" so to speak. This one was almost a giveaway. Got it for a good deal. The guy had just finished his house, bought a generator which btw came with a trailer which he didn't need... Works out for everyone. It's probably slightly on the small side but I can extend and change the wheel positioning to accommodate. Should be picking it up this weekend! Pretty excited! 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

10-17-2011, 03:21 AM	#185
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica	The trailer's finally coming together guys! Picked it up yesterday. It was raining all day so I didn't get a chance to do anything but I did get some stuff done on it today. I had a piece of grill (safety grill for a house) an I cut it to fit the trailer to help distribute the weight of the smoker. I also moved the wheels back 8" to accommodate the center of gravity. It's gonna be fun trying to figure out how I'm gonna get the smoker on here. . Hopefully the trailer will be ready by tomorrow. All I have to do left is bolt the security grilling to the trailer and top it all with a sheet of ply and paint. I am going to have some tabs welded on for the smoker to attach to! Should work... we'll see. . Well here are a couple pics. Might have another update tomorrow if all goes well. 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

10-30-2011, 10:45 PM	#186
toolboxdiver Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 10-30-11 Location: Hatboro, PA	Totaly Awesome Build __________________ I Grill and BBQ I don't use no Gas

10-31-2011, 01:16 PM	#187
captndan Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN	When I built mine I think the trailer design took the most engineering. I had the smoker design in my head but it would not fit any trailer I had seen. So, I built the trailer first. Roadworthy and safe were the priorities. All said and done it was not heavy enough on the tongue. The first fix that came to mind was moving the axle. Too much work on a finished rig. The next fix was to build the wood box bigger and keep it full. That worked.

10-31-2011, 02:03 PM	#189
bluetang somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stuart, Fl Name/Nickname : Mike	Su-weet! Going mobile __________________ Homey, the Homegrown frier, 22" WSM, 18.5" Elderly(but not retired) WSM,Homegrown Electric, Weber gasserrrr,Weber Performer, Gravity feed smoker, Blackstone, Indisputably Fastest [COLOR=purple]Purple[/COLOR] Thermapen, SAI Satay Grill Avatar by landarc, thanky!

11-01-2011, 01:39 AM	#190
psychoholic Found some matches. Join Date: 10-25-11 Location: Avondale "Kansas City" Missouri	That thing is bad to the bone...

11-01-2011, 07:56 AM	#191
captndan Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN	Excellent setup. After you build the shelf you may want to move the smoker a little so you won't be bending over a tire or fender. Great job!

11-05-2011, 06:38 AM	#192
morgaj1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-06-11 Location: Alabama	Any updates Phrasty? __________________ Eric Congress is like 2 drunks arguing about the bar tab on the Titanic.

11-05-2011, 08:15 AM	#193
NapalmRunner Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-10-11 Location: pineville, la	This thread is Epic! Great builds !

11-05-2011, 08:41 AM	#194
OutlawSwine is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-10 Location: Sylvan Springs, Al	Very, very nice build. You should be very proud of that one! __________________ Preston - Facebook, Twitter Twisted Dixie BBQ

11-15-2011, 04:08 PM	#195
razrbakcrzy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-13-11 Location: Fort Smith, Ar.	it's better every time I see this thread __________________ [SIZE=2][B]Jim Boston[/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR=black]Current Smoker[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=red]"The most reliable, easiest to make at home, Smoker [B]"The UDS"[/B] W/ an Auber temp. Controller w/ 20CFM Blower.[/COLOR] [FONT=Arial][B]Future Smoker [/B][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]$5438.25 Total BYC Smoker!![/FONT] [SIZE=2]Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. [/SIZE] [SIZE=1]Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 [/SIZE]