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novicequer · 09-07-2010, 05:37 PM

I have been bbqing for about a year and a half and taking a leap as to try and build a smoker in my spare time. My question to the experienced folks here on the brethren is what would be the best gauge steel to use for the build?

Please bear with me as I know this question has been asked many a times I just could not seem to find it on the board.

Truly new to a build,

novicequer

jonboy · 09-07-2010, 05:49 PM

I would guess the thickness would be based on design / style of smoker.
What are you trying to build or clone?
Take a close look at the specs of the design or post up here what you are after.
A lot of folks have build smokers around here. No need to re invent the wheel.

jon

citrus · 09-07-2010, 05:59 PM

If you are going to build a pull behind pit smoker, use a propane tank, if you can find one.

Sean "Puffy" Coals · 09-07-2010, 06:10 PM

Thicker is better, but it also depends on how much food you need to smoke with it. If you're only doing a couple of butts or a brisket, a steel drum has sufficient thickness. For larger rigs, i've seen people use all the way up to 3/8" thick.

chaddie · 09-07-2010, 07:53 PM

Chit, I have to say it.

Try a uds for a quickie

novicequer · 09-07-2010, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the info. I am not going too large so it seems the oil drum is the way to go. I just have to get away from the brinkmann water smoker I have. Even though I have produced some nice bbq with it I think it is time for a step up.

hcarter · 09-07-2010, 09:00 PM

Have you looked at the UDS thread? I know it's not the answer for everyone, but it does seem to work well. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=23436 Beware, it is a monster of a thread.

Coz · 09-07-2010, 09:02 PM

If you want to se a lot of diferent builds google Prairie BBQ Kinda like a reference book for builds of all sorts

novicequer · 09-09-2010, 12:49 PM

Thanks Coz! There is a ton of info there

citrus · 09-09-2010, 01:10 PM

If you want a quickie, a UDS is your answer.

smokinvic · 09-09-2010, 04:30 PM

UDS. UDS. UDS. or maybe a UDS.

1FUNVET · 09-09-2010, 04:42 PM

Start pricing 3/16" or 1/4" plate and a UDS looks real good

09-07-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
novicequer Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 10-12-09 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA	BBQ Build I have been bbqing for about a year and a half and taking a leap as to try and build a smoker in my spare time. My question to the experienced folks here on the brethren is what would be the best gauge steel to use for the build? Please bear with me as I know this question has been asked many a times I just could not seem to find it on the board. Truly new to a build, novicequer

09-07-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
citrus Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-04-09 Location: Lake Placid Fl	If you are going to build a pull behind pit smoker, use a propane tank, if you can find one. __________________ Primo Oval XL, Ducane Gas Job, Propane Tank Pit Smoker, Old Truck Tire Rim

09-07-2010, 06:10 PM	#4
Sean "Puffy" Coals is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-29-10 Location: Buffalo, NY	Thicker is better, but it also depends on how much food you need to smoke with it. If you're only doing a couple of butts or a brisket, a steel drum has sufficient thickness. For larger rigs, i've seen people use all the way up to 3/8" thick. __________________ 2 UDS: Sean "Puffy" Coals & Tupork, 275g oil tank smoker: Piggy Smokes, in progress

09-07-2010, 07:53 PM	#5
chaddie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-25-09 Location: Ridgefield WA	Chit, I have to say it. Try a uds for a quickie __________________ *************** Good morning, Miss Ratched

09-07-2010, 09:00 PM	#7
hcarter Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-19-06 Location: Columbus,OH	Have you looked at the UDS thread? I know it's not the answer for everyone, but it does seem to work well. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=23436 Beware, it is a monster of a thread. __________________ - Howard--Char-Griller SuperPro with SFB.

09-07-2010, 05:49 PM	#2
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky	I would guess the thickness would be based on design / style of smoker. What are you trying to build or clone? Take a close look at the specs of the design or post up here what you are after. A lot of folks have build smokers around here. No need to re invent the wheel. jon

09-07-2010, 08:40 PM	#6
novicequer Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 10-12-09 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA	Thanks for the info. I am not going too large so it seems the oil drum is the way to go. I just have to get away from the brinkmann water smoker I have. Even though I have produced some nice bbq with it I think it is time for a step up.

09-07-2010, 09:02 PM	#8
Coz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-07 Location: Georgetown , Ky	If you want to se a lot of diferent builds google Prairie BBQ Kinda like a reference book for builds of all sorts __________________ Stumps Clone "RAINMAKER" Stumps Clone RIP 9-20-08 Stumps Clone "LIL RAIN " Stumps Clone " CHRISTINE " ONE Evil Biotch and another in process BRINGIN' THE HEAT BBQ Team just Cloning around

09-09-2010, 12:49 PM	#9
novicequer Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 10-12-09 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA	Thanks Coz! There is a ton of info there

09-09-2010, 01:10 PM	#10
citrus Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-04-09 Location: Lake Placid Fl	If you want a quickie, a UDS is your answer. __________________ Primo Oval XL, Ducane Gas Job, Propane Tank Pit Smoker, Old Truck Tire Rim

09-09-2010, 04:30 PM	#11
smokinvic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-06-08 Location: Santa Ana, CA	UDS. UDS. UDS. or maybe a UDS. __________________ Double barrel smoker, one stacked over the other. (55 gal drums). 85 Gal UDS Large Kettle Grill "I am the Lizard King.... I can do anything." "Out here on the perimeter there are no stars... out here we is stoned.... immaculate" - An American Poet

09-09-2010, 04:42 PM	#12
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La	Start pricing 3/16" or 1/4" plate and a UDS looks real good

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