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Making It Better..........?

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I like the idea! Interested to see what difference it will make.
 
I,m watching this with interest as well.I have a stainless smoker I'm thinking of insulating.
is that metal painted, Zinc coated.?
Just looking at the Flux marks.
 
It's this cabinet I bought off Craigslist last year. Thin Guage. Its made by a guy at his house and sold as a stickburner but I bought it hoping it would replace my UDS. Runs ok on splits but EATS charcoal - 2-3 bags a cook and I have to reload every 4-5 hours. Hoping this will get it closer to UDS consumption. If I can get 8-10 hrs on 20 lbs I'll be Happy.



 
During a break in the rain I got a 2nd skin cut and tacked on. I'm doing the back and 2 sides and top. I had welded a piece of scrap to the cook door previously so I'm not gonna mess with the door. Not even taking it off so sides pieces don't cover entire side. It'll be a goofy looking smoker but I don't care - long as it performs well.




I'm thinking of names for her. "RoShonda" is in the lead........
 
I just ordered 1 piece of mineral wool from mcMaster Carr- supposed to be here Thursday. Its raining again so can't work on it today. Hoping to knock it out by End of week and do a cook this Weekend........
 
SmittyJonz said:
It's this cabinet I bought off Craigslist last year. Thin Guage. Its made by a guy at his house and sold as a stickburner but I bought it hoping it would replace my UDS. Runs ok on splits but EATS charcoal - 2-3 bags a cook and I have to reload every 4-5 hours. Hoping this will get it closer to UDS consumption. If I can get 8-10 hrs on 20 lbs I'll be Happy.
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Well, the insulation should definitely help!! Are you going to seal up between the spot welds with silicon or anything?
 
Learning to BBQ said:
:shock: :shock: :shock:

Well, the insulation should definitely help!! Are you going to seal up between the spot welds with silicon or anything?
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I'm gonna stitch weld or add tac welds as best i can then put Rutlands Stove cement over it. It's what i did on TBoneII.

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have you tried turning your MIG Welder down? also laying the whole smoker down and just welding on top may help with getting a continuous Bead that is sealed tightly..
 
DownHomeQue said:
have you tried turning your MIG Welder down? also laying the whole smoker down and just welding on top may help with getting a continuous Bead that is sealed tightly..
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its flux core with Heat switch - 1 or 2. on the 14 gauge skins and sq tubing it's not burning thru - just can't lay a bead - popcorn. its me and the welder.
 
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