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zymguy
05-07-2016, 12:41 PM
Im going to build an offset. here is my tank 24" by 60" 1/4"thick its a pressure tank from a boiler.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/zymguy/IMG_0083_zpsafhvupdq.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/zymguy/IMG_0084_zpsm8k6lkam.jpg

m-fine
05-07-2016, 12:44 PM
Sweet!

blazinfire
05-07-2016, 01:25 PM
Man I am glad that thanks to the brethren I have everything I need cooking wise. Spent a lot of money this past 8 months on outdoor cookers. Did a great job at spending my money LOL. It's all been worth it! My new smoker, is farkin amazing! I'm officially done spending money. Don't need another smoker.....
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Well I do need a 22 or 26" kettle! LOL

dadsr4
05-07-2016, 01:28 PM
Everyone needs a 22" kettle. Really, they do.

Melissaredhead
05-07-2016, 01:40 PM
Everyone needs a 22" kettle. Really, they do.

Truth.

m-fine
05-07-2016, 02:06 PM
Well I do need a 22 or 26" kettle! LOL

Those are really too small for your needs. You should be looking at a 37.5" Webber Ranch. :biggrin1:

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blazinfire
05-07-2016, 02:33 PM
Those are really too small for your needs. You should be looking at a 37.5" Webber Ranch. :biggrin1:

Amazon.com: Weber 60020 The Ranch Charcoal Kettle Grill: Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Weber-60020-Ranch-Charcoal-Kettle/dp/B00004U9LN)

Well thanks buddy! That's the last thing I needed to see LOL!! I'm the type of guy that would go bigger just for the heck of it. :laugh: No, really I'm doing fine! I would love to have a dedicated "grill" that wasn't propane. Because looks like I have 120lbs of charcoal that I'll never use for smoking needs again!

For my new smoker, I've been starting my fire from wood. No charcoal. Probably will never go back to starting with charcoal. I cut kindling and take my little propane torch to the stack of kindling. Works like a charm! +

mikemci
05-07-2016, 02:57 PM
Nice piece of pipe!
Post progress pics please.

bluetang
05-07-2016, 03:25 PM
That is a beaut of a pipe... Gonna be a sweet smoker. I be lookin forward to the build.

m-fine
05-07-2016, 04:22 PM
Well thanks buddy! That's the last thing I needed to see LOL!! I'm the type of guy that would go bigger just for the heck of it. :laugh:

You know you want one. Actually you NEED one! :twisted:

4ever3
05-07-2016, 04:28 PM
Nice piece of pipe!

Are ya done yet?

How does it cook?

Hmmmm?

zymguy
05-07-2016, 09:17 PM
im thinking im going to cut it down to 48, or to where the cooking surface will be 48" its too big

zymguy
05-08-2016, 08:08 PM
the end of my tank is concave , will that affect anything? ive seen convex and flat never concave ????

Joe Black
05-09-2016, 10:31 AM
Should not be a problem, except for cleaning the groove at the end. Take the concave into consideration when you cut it down for a 48" grate. If you don't mind the extra welding, flip the end around.

zymguy
05-09-2016, 12:33 PM
If you don't mind the extra welding, flip the end around.

is cancave better than flat? i know itd be more expensive because id have to buy the steel , but im thinking if i cut the end/s of ill make it flat. most of the commercial built units i drool over in these pages have flat ends

m-fine
05-09-2016, 07:36 PM
Flat is easier to fabricate if you don't already have a rounded end. You are talking about relatively slow turbulent airflow. The exact shape of the passage is in no way critical.

Doog
05-09-2016, 07:46 PM
im thinking im going to cut it down to 48, or to where the cooking surface will be 48" its too big

Go big!! Make it 60" it's nice to have room to spread out...

qman
05-09-2016, 07:51 PM
What Doog said. Go big.
Too Big is not part of the BBQ language:biggrin1:

zymguy
05-09-2016, 09:58 PM
the tank is so much to move now, itll only get heavier. Ive already got 3 trailers and live in an apt . this has to be a "patio" model. i do intend to give it wagon axle/steering. so it could be towed behind a 4wheeler or tractor

zymguy
05-11-2016, 02:27 AM
if i go 36" on the cooking chamber there will be enough tank to build a firebox

DownHomeQue
05-11-2016, 11:56 AM
Nice tank.. when is the build starting? I say go big.. you will quickly outgrow a 36" pit once you start turning out good que you will be the go to man every family reunion, graduation cookout, gathering.. and you will need the space.. Don't just think of your needs right now think about the future..

Cat797
05-11-2016, 12:18 PM
I say if you need a patio model, build one.......36 or 48 whichever you prefer. I can tell you coming from a 48" model, it sure is nice to have the room. Also, I'd cut off the concave end and weld a flat plate on, and where you are have you considered an insulated firebox?

Ed

zymguy
05-11-2016, 03:40 PM
Also, I'd cut off the concave end and weld a flat plate on, and where you are have you considered an insulated firebox?

Ed

i intend to cut off the ends and weld flat, yes im considering an inulated fire box, of what ive read sounds like it could extend my season a bit....tho it adds allot of cost vs using a portion of the tank i have

zymguy
05-11-2016, 03:48 PM
Nice tank.. when is the build starting? I say go big.. you will quickly outgrow a 36" pit once you start turning out good que you will be the go to man every family reunion, graduation cookout, gathering.. and you will need the space.. Don't just think of your needs right now think about the future..

I hear what your saying, and you've got me leaning tward' 48" again. My family is very small, biggest crew id be cooking for is more likely fishing/hunting cabin. so id say 10 max ever. most often 4 or less.

zymguy
05-11-2016, 03:50 PM
ok lets decide insulated or not.
the Cons

Much more expensive
will add more time to the build

The pros
? hopefully let me smoke in colder weather ?

Cat797
05-11-2016, 03:56 PM
Mine was insulated and I just felt that it moderated temperatures very well in the winter especially and made recovery times a lot faster. Also, I could throw sticks about every hour with it.

m-fine
05-11-2016, 04:46 PM
ok lets decide insulated or not.
the Cons

Much more expensive
will add more time to the build

The pros
? hopefully let me smoke in colder weather ?

If you want to smoke in a cold MN winter I think you will want to insulate as much surface area as possible, even if just an air gap between two layers of metal. Just a small air gap and two thin layers of metal in a double wall chimney pipe for a wood burning stove makes a big difference, so it doesn't have to all be filled with rock wool and clad in 1/4" steel to significantly slow heat loss.

Or build an insulated smoke shack.

Smokin' Greene
05-11-2016, 05:36 PM
If you cook it they will come, be careful with too small. I vote for the full 60", and find the material to make a fire box.